FLL
Fort Lauderdale
United States
12,279 km
7,630 miles
SVT
Savuti
Botswana
Distance
12,279 km
7,630 mi / 6,630 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/New_York
Heading
101°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

FLL SVT
Airport Name Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport Savuti Airport
IATA Code FLL SVT
ICAO Code KFLL FBSV
City Fort Lauderdale Savuti
Country United States Botswana
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Gaborone
Elevation 65 ft 3,150 ft
Coordinates 26.070000, -80.150000 -18.520000, 24.080000

Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Savuti (SVT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport (FLL) in Fort Lauderdale, United States to Savuti Airport (SVT) in Savuti, Botswana is 12,279 kilometers (7,630 miles / 6,630 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east southeast at a heading of 101°.

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 Botswana. 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 15:00 in Fort Lauderdale, it's 22:00 in Savuti. 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 3,085 feet between the two airports. Savuti Airport sits higher than Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport.

The return flight from Savuti (SVT) to Fort Lauderdale (FLL) follows a heading of 292° (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 Savuti Airport (SVT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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