FLL
Fort Lauderdale
United States
13,074 km
8,124 miles
LFO
Kelafo
Ethiopia
Distance
13,074 km
8,124 mi / 7,059 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/New_York
Heading
68°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

FLL LFO
Airport Name Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport Kelafo East Airport
IATA Code FLL LFO
ICAO Code KFLL HAKL
City Fort Lauderdale Kelafo
Country United States Ethiopia
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Addis_Ababa
Elevation 65 ft 1,730 ft
Coordinates 26.070000, -80.150000 5.660000, 44.350000

Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Kelafo (LFO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport (FLL) in Fort Lauderdale, United States to Kelafo East Airport (LFO) in Kelafo, Ethiopia is 13,074 kilometers (8,124 miles / 7,059 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east northeast at a heading of 68°.

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 Ethiopia. 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 17:01 in Fort Lauderdale, it's 01:01 in Kelafo. 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 1,665 feet between the two airports. Kelafo East Airport sits higher than Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport.

The return flight from Kelafo (LFO) to Fort Lauderdale (FLL) follows a heading of 303° (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 Kelafo East Airport (LFO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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