The flight distance from Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) in Dallas-Fort Worth, United States to Hoedspruit Air Force Base Airport (HDS) in Hoedspruit, South Africa is 14,911 kilometers (9,266 miles / 8,052 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east at a heading of 93°.

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 17:49 in Dallas-Fort Worth, it's 00:49 in Hoedspruit. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,137 feet between the two airports. Hoedspruit Air Force Base Airport sits higher than Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport.

The return flight from Hoedspruit (HDS) to Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) follows a heading of 293° (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 Hoedspruit Air Force Base Airport (HDS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.