FLL
Fort Lauderdale
United States
12,170 km
7,562 miles
WAE
Wadi Al Dawasir Airport
Saudi Arabia
Distance
12,170 km
7,562 mi / 6,571 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/New_York
Heading
54°
northeast

Airport Comparison

FLL WAE
Airport Name Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport Wadi Al Dawasir Airport
IATA Code FLL WAE
ICAO Code KFLL OEWD
City Fort Lauderdale N/A
Country United States Saudi Arabia
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 65 ft 2,062 ft
Coordinates 26.070000, -80.150000 20.500000, 45.200000

Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Wadi Al Dawasir Airport (WAE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport (FLL) in Fort Lauderdale, United States to Wadi Al Dawasir Airport (WAE) in Wadi Al Dawasir Airport, Saudi Arabia is 12,170 kilometers (7,562 miles / 6,571 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northeast at a heading of 54°.

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 Saudi Arabia. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 06:12 in Fort Lauderdale, it's 14:12 in Wadi Al Dawasir Airport. 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 1,997 feet between the two airports. Wadi Al Dawasir Airport sits higher than Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport.

The return flight from Wadi Al Dawasir Airport (WAE) to Fort Lauderdale (FLL) follows a heading of 309° (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 Wadi Al Dawasir Airport (WAE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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