FLL
Fort Lauderdale
United States
12,875 km
8,000 miles
PCF
Potchefstroom
South Africa
Distance
12,875 km
8,000 mi / 6,952 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/New_York
Heading
109°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

FLL PCF
Airport Name Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport Potchefstroom Airport
IATA Code FLL PCF
ICAO Code KFLL FAPS
City Fort Lauderdale Potchefstroom
Country United States South Africa
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 65 ft 4,520 ft
Coordinates 26.070000, -80.150000 -26.670000, 27.080000

Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Potchefstroom (PCF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport (FLL) in Fort Lauderdale, United States to Potchefstroom Airport (PCF) in Potchefstroom, South Africa is 12,875 kilometers (8,000 miles / 6,952 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east southeast at a heading of 109°.

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 South Africa. 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 09:04 in Fort Lauderdale, it's 16:04 in Potchefstroom. 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 4,455 feet between the two airports. Potchefstroom Airport sits higher than Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport.

The return flight from Potchefstroom (PCF) to Fort Lauderdale (FLL) follows a heading of 288° (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 Potchefstroom Airport (PCF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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