Distance From King Khaled International Airport to Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport, RUH - FLL Distance

The distance from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) to Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (FLL) is 7437 miles or 11968 kilometers or 6458 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Riyadh ( Saudi Arabia ) to Fort Lauderdale ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Riyadh and Fort Lauderdale takes around 17 hours 5 minutes.

Estimated flight time from King Khaled International Airport, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport, Fort Lauderdale, United States is 17 hours 5 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • RUH - FLL

Kilometers		11968 km
Statute Miles		7437 miles
Nautical Miles		6458 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		17 hours 5 minutes

King Khaled International Airport to Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport Flight Route Map - RUH to FLL Flight Path

Location of King Khaled International Airport & Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Riyadh to Fort Lauderdale nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Riyadh, Saudi Arabia and Fort Lauderdale, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • RUH - FLL

Time difference between Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) and Fort Lauderdale (United States) is 7 Hours.
Fort Lauderdale time is 7 Hours behind Riyadh.

Location	Local Time
Riyadh (Saudi Arabia)	2025-03-29, 10:09:57 +03
Fort Lauderdale (United States)	2025-03-29, 03:09:57 EDT

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

King Khaled International Airport (RUH / OERK) Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Destination

Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (FLL / KFLL) Fort Lauderdale, United States