DFW
Dallas-Fort Worth
United States
14,935 km
9,280 miles
ELS
East London
South Africa
Distance
14,935 km
9,280 mi / 8,064 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Chicago
Heading
106°
east southeast

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Airport Comparison

DFW ELS
Airport Name Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport Ben Schoeman Airport
IATA Code DFW ELS
ICAO Code KDFW FAEL
City Dallas-Fort Worth East London
Country United States South Africa
Timezone America/Chicago Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 606 ft 435 ft
Coordinates 32.900000, -97.040000 -33.040000, 27.830000

Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to East London (ELS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) in Dallas-Fort Worth, United States to Ben Schoeman Airport (ELS) in East London, South Africa is 14,935 kilometers (9,280 miles / 8,064 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east southeast at a heading of 106°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 16:06 in Dallas-Fort Worth, it's 23:06 in East London. With a 7-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 East London (ELS) to Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) follows a heading of 286° (west 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 Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) and Ben Schoeman Airport (ELS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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