DFW
Dallas-Fort Worth
United States
11,027 km
6,852 miles
ERL
Erenhot
China
Distance
11,027 km
6,852 mi / 5,954 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
America/Chicago
Heading
339°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

DFW ERL
Airport Name Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport Erenhot Saiwusu International Airport
IATA Code DFW ERL
ICAO Code KDFW ZBER
City Dallas-Fort Worth Erenhot
Country United States China
Timezone America/Chicago Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 606 ft 3,301 ft
Coordinates 32.900000, -97.040000 43.420000, 112.100000

Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Erenhot (ERL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) in Dallas-Fort Worth, United States to Erenhot Saiwusu International Airport (ERL) in Erenhot, China is 11,027 kilometers (6,852 miles / 5,954 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northwest at a heading of 339°.

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 China. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 01:23 in Dallas-Fort Worth, it's 15:23 in Erenhot. 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 2,695 feet between the two airports. Erenhot Saiwusu International Airport sits higher than Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport.

The return flight from Erenhot (ERL) to Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) follows a heading of 24° (north 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 Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) and Erenhot Saiwusu International Airport (ERL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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