DAT
Datong
China
11,316 km
7,032 miles
DFW
Dallas-Fort Worth
United States
Distance
11,316 km
7,032 mi / 6,110 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
26°
north northeast

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DAT DFW
Airport Name Datong Airport Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport
IATA Code DAT DFW
ICAO Code ZBDT KDFW
City Datong Dallas-Fort Worth
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Chicago
Elevation 3,442 ft 606 ft
Coordinates 40.060000, 113.480000 32.900000, -97.040000

Datong (DAT) to Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Datong Airport (DAT) in Datong, China to Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) in Dallas-Fort Worth, United States is 11,316 kilometers (7,032 miles / 6,110 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northeast at a heading of 26°.

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 China 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 16:21 in Datong, it's 02:21 in Dallas-Fort Worth. With a 14-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 2,836 feet between the two airports. Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport sits lower than Datong Airport.

The return flight from Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Datong (DAT) follows a heading of 337° (north 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 Datong Airport (DAT) and Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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