FLL
Fort Lauderdale
United States
13,234 km
8,223 miles
GSS
Belfast
South Africa
Distance
13,234 km
8,223 mi / 7,146 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/New_York
Heading
105°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

FLL GSS
Airport Name Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport Sabi Sabi Airport
IATA Code FLL GSS
ICAO Code KFLL FASE
City Fort Lauderdale Belfast
Country United States South Africa
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 65 ft 1,276 ft
Coordinates 26.070000, -80.150000 -24.940000, 31.440000

Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Belfast (GSS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport (FLL) in Fort Lauderdale, United States to Sabi Sabi Airport (GSS) in Belfast, South Africa is 13,234 kilometers (8,223 miles / 7,146 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east southeast at a heading of 105°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting United States with South Africa. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 03:13 in Fort Lauderdale, it's 10:13 in Belfast. With a 7-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,211 feet between the two airports. Sabi Sabi Airport sits higher than Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport.

The return flight from Belfast (GSS) to Fort Lauderdale (FLL) follows a heading of 287° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport (FLL) and Sabi Sabi Airport (GSS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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