Fort Lauderdale to Singapore
21h 27m The flight from Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) covers 16,933 km (10,522 miles) and takes approximately 21h 27m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads north on an initial great-circle bearing of 351°, passing near 75.2° N, 136.0° E at its midpoint.
The route
The great-circle path — the shortest line between the two airports across the curve of the earth. On a flat map it looks bent; on a globe it is straight.
Flight time at different cruise speeds
Aircraft type, winds and routing all move the real number. This is the same distance flown at different speeds, plus the 25-minute ground and climb allowance.
| Typical of | Cruise speed | Airborne | Gate to gate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop / regional | 550 km/h | 30h 47m | 31h 12m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 21h 43m | 22h 08m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 18h 49m | 19h 14m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 19h 55m | 20h 21m |
Headwinds on an eastbound long-haul routinely add 30–60 minutes; the same route westbound can be quicker. Airlines publish schedules with padding built in.
Both airports
| FLL | SIN | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport | Singapore Changi Airport |
| City | Fort Lauderdale | Singapore |
| Country | United States | Singapore |
| ICAO | KFLL | WSSS |
| Coordinates | 26.0726, -80.1527 | 1.3502, 103.994 |
| Elevation | 9 ft | 22 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from Fort Lauderdale to Singapore?
A non-stop flight from Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Singapore (SIN) takes about 21h 27m. The great-circle distance is 16,933 km (10,522 miles, 9,143 nautical miles), flying north on an initial bearing of 351°.
How far is Fort Lauderdale from Singapore?
16,933 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 10,522 miles or 9,143 nautical miles. Actual flown distance is usually 2–5% longer because aircraft follow airways, avoid weather and route around restricted airspace.
Is there a non-stop flight between FLL and SIN?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 16,933 km the route is at the extreme end of what any airliner can fly non-stop, so a connection is likely. Check an airline or booking site for what is actually scheduled.
What should I expect on a 21h 27m flight?
Anything past six hours is a long-haul flight: expect at least one meal service, a significant time-zone shift, and enough sitting that circulation and hydration start to matter. Cabin altitude, dry air and disrupted sleep do more damage to a training routine than the flight itself.
Other routes from Fort Lauderdale
Airport coordinates from OurAirports (public domain). Distance is a great-circle calculation; flight time uses the model described on the method page. Flight times are great-circle estimates for planning only — always check the airline's published schedule.