FLL
Fort Lauderdale
United States
12,314 km
7,652 miles
WAC
Waca
Ethiopia
Distance
12,314 km
7,652 mi / 6,649 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/New_York
Heading
70°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

FLL WAC
Airport Name Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport Waca Airport
IATA Code FLL WAC
ICAO Code KFLL HAWC
City Fort Lauderdale Waca
Country United States Ethiopia
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Addis_Ababa
Elevation 65 ft 4,200 ft
Coordinates 26.070000, -80.150000 7.170000, 37.170000

Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Waca (WAC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport (FLL) in Fort Lauderdale, United States to Waca Airport (WAC) in Waca, Ethiopia is 12,314 kilometers (7,652 miles / 6,649 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east northeast at a heading of 70°.

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 Ethiopia. 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 21:23 in Fort Lauderdale, it's 05:23 in Waca. 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 4,135 feet between the two airports. Waca Airport sits higher than Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport.

The return flight from Waca (WAC) to Fort Lauderdale (FLL) follows a heading of 301° (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 Waca Airport (WAC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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