FLL
Fort Lauderdale
United States
13,068 km
8,120 miles
THY
Thohoyandou
South Africa
Distance
13,068 km
8,120 mi / 7,056 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/New_York
Heading
104°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

FLL THY
Airport Name Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport Thohoyandou Airport
IATA Code FLL THY
ICAO Code KFLL FATH
City Fort Lauderdale Thohoyandou
Country United States South Africa
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 65 ft 2,021 ft
Coordinates 26.070000, -80.150000 -23.080000, 30.380000

Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Thohoyandou (THY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport (FLL) in Fort Lauderdale, United States to Thohoyandou Airport (THY) in Thohoyandou, South Africa is 13,068 kilometers (8,120 miles / 7,056 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east southeast at a heading of 104°.

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 08:40 in Fort Lauderdale, it's 15:40 in Thohoyandou. 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 1,956 feet between the two airports. Thohoyandou Airport sits higher than Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport.

The return flight from Thohoyandou (THY) 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 Thohoyandou Airport (THY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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