Airport Comparison
| DFW | GMB | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport | Gambella Airport |
| IATA Code | DFW | GMB |
| ICAO Code | KDFW | HAGM |
| City | Dallas-Fort Worth | Gambela |
| Country | United States | Ethiopia |
| Timezone | America/Chicago | Africa/Addis_Ababa |
| Elevation | 606 ft | 1,614 ft |
| Coordinates | 32.900000, -97.040000 | 8.130000, 34.560000 |
Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Gambela (GMB) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) in Dallas-Fort Worth, United States to Gambella Airport (GMB) in Gambela, Ethiopia is 13,161 kilometers (8,178 miles / 7,106 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east northeast at a heading of 57°.
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 Ethiopia. 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 21:53 in Dallas-Fort Worth, it's 06:53 in Gambela. With a 9-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 1,008 feet between the two airports. Gambella Airport sits higher than Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport.
The return flight from Gambela (GMB) to Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) follows a heading of 314° (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 Gambella Airport (GMB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.