FLL
Fort Lauderdale
United States
11,448 km
7,114 miles
MED
Medina
Saudi Arabia
Distance
11,448 km
7,114 mi / 6,182 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/New_York
Heading
54°
northeast

Airport Comparison

FLL MED
Airport Name Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport
IATA Code FLL MED
ICAO Code KFLL OEMA
City Fort Lauderdale Medina
Country United States Saudi Arabia
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 65 ft 2,151 ft
Coordinates 26.070000, -80.150000 24.550000, 39.710000

Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Medina (MED) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport (FLL) in Fort Lauderdale, United States to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport (MED) in Medina, Saudi Arabia is 11,448 kilometers (7,114 miles / 6,182 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northeast at a heading of 54°.

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 Saudi Arabia. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 15:13 in Fort Lauderdale, it's 23:13 in Medina. 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 2,086 feet between the two airports. Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport sits higher than Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport.

The return flight from Medina (MED) to Fort Lauderdale (FLL) follows a heading of 307° (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 Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport (MED) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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