FLL
Fort Lauderdale
United States
11,725 km
7,286 miles
SZM
Sesriem Airstrip
Namibia
Distance
11,725 km
7,286 mi / 6,331 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/New_York
Heading
110°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

FLL SZM
Airport Name Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport Sesriem Airstrip
IATA Code FLL SZM
ICAO Code KFLL FYSS
City Fort Lauderdale N/A
Country United States Namibia
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Windhoek
Elevation 65 ft 2,454 ft
Coordinates 26.070000, -80.150000 -24.510000, 15.750000

Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Sesriem Airstrip (SZM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport (FLL) in Fort Lauderdale, United States to Sesriem Airstrip (SZM) in Sesriem Airstrip, Namibia is 11,725 kilometers (7,286 miles / 6,331 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east southeast at a heading of 110°.

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 Namibia. 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 03:00 in Fort Lauderdale, it's 10:00 in Sesriem Airstrip. 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 2,389 feet between the two airports. Sesriem Airstrip sits higher than Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport.

The return flight from Sesriem Airstrip (SZM) 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 Sesriem Airstrip (SZM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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