FLL
Fort Lauderdale
United States
12,948 km
8,045 miles
JOM
Njombe
Tanzania
Distance
12,948 km
8,045 mi / 6,991 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/New_York
Heading
88°
east

Airport Comparison

FLL JOM
Airport Name Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport Njombe Airport
IATA Code FLL JOM
ICAO Code KFLL HTNJ
City Fort Lauderdale Njombe
Country United States Tanzania
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Elevation 65 ft 6,400 ft
Coordinates 26.070000, -80.150000 -9.350000, 34.800000

Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Njombe (JOM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport (FLL) in Fort Lauderdale, United States to Njombe Airport (JOM) in Njombe, Tanzania is 12,948 kilometers (8,045 miles / 6,991 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east at a heading of 88°.

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 Tanzania. 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 18:02 in Fort Lauderdale, it's 02:02 in Njombe. With a 8-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 6,335 feet between the two airports. Njombe Airport sits higher than Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Njombe (JOM) to Fort Lauderdale (FLL) follows a heading of 295° (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 Njombe Airport (JOM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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