FLL
Fort Lauderdale
United States
13,087 km
8,132 miles
NKU
Nkaus
Lesotho
Distance
13,087 km
8,132 mi / 7,066 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/New_York
Heading
112°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

FLL NKU
Airport Name Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport Nkaus Airport
IATA Code FLL NKU
ICAO Code KFLL FXNK
City Fort Lauderdale Nkaus
Country United States Lesotho
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Maseru
Elevation 65 ft 5,621 ft
Coordinates 26.070000, -80.150000 -30.020000, 28.200000

Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Nkaus (NKU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport (FLL) in Fort Lauderdale, United States to Nkaus Airport (NKU) in Nkaus, Lesotho is 13,087 kilometers (8,132 miles / 7,066 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east southeast at a heading of 112°.

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 Lesotho. 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 20:39 in Fort Lauderdale, it's 03:39 in Nkaus. 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 5,556 feet between the two airports. Nkaus 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 Nkaus (NKU) to Fort Lauderdale (FLL) follows a heading of 286° (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 Nkaus Airport (NKU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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