Airport Comparison
| FLL | XIJ | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport | Ahmed Al Jaber Air Base |
| IATA Code | FLL | XIJ |
| ICAO Code | KFLL | OKAJ |
| City | Fort Lauderdale | Ahmed Al Jaber AB |
| Country | United States | Kuwait |
| Timezone | America/New_York | Asia/Kuwait |
| Elevation | 65 ft | 409 ft |
| Coordinates | 26.070000, -80.150000 | 28.930000, 47.790000 |
Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Ahmed Al Jaber AB (XIJ) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport (FLL) in Fort Lauderdale, United States to Ahmed Al Jaber Air Base (XIJ) in Ahmed Al Jaber AB, Kuwait is 11,754 kilometers (7,304 miles / 6,347 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northeast at a heading of 46°.
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 Kuwait. 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 19:04 in Fort Lauderdale, it's 03:04 in Ahmed Al Jaber AB. 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.
The return flight from Ahmed Al Jaber AB (XIJ) to Fort Lauderdale (FLL) follows a heading of 313° (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 Ahmed Al Jaber Air Base (XIJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.