The flight distance from Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) in Dallas-Fort Worth, United States to El Calafate Airport (FTE) in El Calafate, Argentina is 9,571 kilometers (5,947 miles / 5,168 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying south southeast at a heading of 164°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 04:17 in Dallas-Fort Worth, it's 06:17 in El Calafate.

The return flight from El Calafate (FTE) to Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) follows a heading of 339° (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 Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) and El Calafate Airport (FTE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.