FLL
Fort Lauderdale
United States
10,770 km
6,692 miles
NKL
Nkolo Fuma
DR Congo
Distance
10,770 km
6,692 mi / 5,815 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/New_York
Heading
93°
east

Airport Comparison

FLL NKL
Airport Name Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport Nkolo Fuma Airport
IATA Code FLL NKL
ICAO Code KFLL FZAR
City Fort Lauderdale Nkolo Fuma
Country United States DR Congo
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Kinshasa
Elevation 65 ft 1,476 ft
Coordinates 26.070000, -80.150000 -5.450000, 14.830000

Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Nkolo Fuma (NKL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport (FLL) in Fort Lauderdale, United States to Nkolo Fuma Airport (NKL) in Nkolo Fuma, DR Congo is 10,770 kilometers (6,692 miles / 5,815 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east at a heading of 93°.

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 DR Congo. 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 15:52 in Fort Lauderdale, it's 21:52 in Nkolo Fuma. With a 6-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 1,411 feet between the two airports. Nkolo Fuma Airport sits higher than Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport.

The return flight from Nkolo Fuma (NKL) to Fort Lauderdale (FLL) follows a heading of 296° (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 Nkolo Fuma Airport (NKL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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