FLL
Fort Lauderdale
United States
12,224 km
7,596 miles
TKQ
Kigoma
Tanzania
Distance
12,224 km
7,596 mi / 6,600 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/New_York
Heading
86°
east

Airport Comparison

FLL TKQ
Airport Name Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport Kigoma Airport
IATA Code FLL TKQ
ICAO Code KFLL HTKA
City Fort Lauderdale Kigoma
Country United States Tanzania
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Elevation 65 ft 2,700 ft
Coordinates 26.070000, -80.150000 -4.890000, 29.670000

Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Kigoma (TKQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport (FLL) in Fort Lauderdale, United States to Kigoma Airport (TKQ) in Kigoma, Tanzania is 12,224 kilometers (7,596 miles / 6,600 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east at a heading of 86°.

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 Tanzania. 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 12:51 in Fort Lauderdale, it's 20:51 in Kigoma. With a 8-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 2,635 feet between the two airports. Kigoma Airport sits higher than Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport.

The return flight from Kigoma (TKQ) to Fort Lauderdale (FLL) follows a heading of 296° (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 Kigoma Airport (TKQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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