BAN
Basongo
DR Congo
12,819 km
7,965 miles
DFW
Dallas-Fort Worth
United States
Distance
12,819 km
7,965 mi / 6,922 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Lubumbashi
Heading
305°
northwest

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BAN DFW
Airport Name Basongo Airport Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport
IATA Code BAN DFW
ICAO Code FZVR KDFW
City Basongo Dallas-Fort Worth
Country DR Congo United States
Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi America/Chicago
Elevation 1,640 ft 606 ft
Coordinates -4.320000, 20.430000 32.900000, -97.040000

Basongo (BAN) to Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Basongo Airport (BAN) in Basongo, DR Congo to Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) in Dallas-Fort Worth, United States is 12,819 kilometers (7,965 miles / 6,922 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northwest at a heading of 305°.

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 DR Congo with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 09:00 in Basongo, it's 01:00 in Dallas-Fort Worth. 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 1,034 feet between the two airports. Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport sits lower than Basongo Airport.

The return flight from Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Basongo (BAN) follows a heading of 78° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Basongo Airport (BAN) and Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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