Airport Comparison
| BKS | DFW | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Padang Kemiling (Fatmawati Soekarno) Airport | Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport |
| IATA Code | BKS | DFW |
| ICAO Code | WIPL | KDFW |
| City | Bengkulu-Sumatra Island | Dallas-Fort Worth |
| Country | Indonesia | United States |
| Timezone | Asia/Jakarta | America/Chicago |
| Elevation | 50 ft | 606 ft |
| Coordinates | -3.860000, 102.340000 | 32.900000, -97.040000 |
Bengkulu-Sumatra Island (BKS) to Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Padang Kemiling (Fatmawati Soekarno) Airport (BKS) in Bengkulu-Sumatra Island, Indonesia to Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) in Dallas-Fort Worth, United States is 16,209 kilometers (10,072 miles / 8,752 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north northeast at a heading of 30°.
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 Indonesia with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 14:15 in Bengkulu-Sumatra Island, it's 01:15 in Dallas-Fort Worth. With a 13-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 Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Bengkulu-Sumatra Island (BKS) follows a heading of 324° (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 Padang Kemiling (Fatmawati Soekarno) Airport (BKS) and Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.