# Distance from Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Potgietersrus (PTG)

> 13,006 km · estimated flight time 16h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 13,006 km / 8,081 mi / 7,023 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 16h
- **Heading**: 105° (east southeast)
- **Return heading**: 288° (west northwest)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (United States) → South Africa
- **Intercontinental**: North America → Africa
- **Time difference**: +6h (When it's 12:36 in Fort Lauderdale, it's 18:36 in Potgietersrus)
- **Elevation difference**: 4,011 ft (PTG is higher than FLL)

## Airports

### [Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport (FLL)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/fll-fort-lauderdale-fort-lauderdalehollywood-international-airport/1ef266df-1c62-6142-ba36-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Fort Lauderdale, United States
- ICAO: KFLL
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Coordinates: 26.070000, -80.150000
- Elevation: 65 ft

### [Polokwane International Airport (PTG)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ptg-potgietersrus-polokwane-international-airport/1ef266de-d3fb-6aa2-bd20-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Potgietersrus, South Africa
- ICAO: FAPP
- Timezone: Africa/Johannesburg
- Coordinates: -23.850000, 29.460000
- Elevation: 4,076 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 12:36 in Fort Lauderdale, it's 18:36 in Potgietersrus.
With a 6-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport (FLL)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/fll-fort-lauderdale-fort-lauderdalehollywood-international-airport/1ef266df-1c62-6142-ba36-06bb2780ed98)
- [Polokwane International Airport (PTG)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ptg-potgietersrus-polokwane-international-airport/1ef266de-d3fb-6aa2-bd20-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)