DFW
Dallas-Fort Worth
United States
12,245 km
7,609 miles
HEA
Herat Airport
Afghanistan
Distance
12,245 km
7,609 mi / 6,612 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10.5h
America/Chicago
Heading
18°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

DFW HEA
Airport Name Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport Herat Airport
IATA Code DFW HEA
ICAO Code KDFW OAHR
City Dallas-Fort Worth N/A
Country United States Afghanistan
Timezone America/Chicago Asia/Kabul
Elevation 606 ft 3,206 ft
Coordinates 32.900000, -97.040000 34.210000, 62.230000

Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Herat Airport (HEA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) in Dallas-Fort Worth, United States to Herat Airport (HEA) in Herat Airport, Afghanistan is 12,245 kilometers (7,609 miles / 6,612 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northeast at a heading of 18°.

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 Afghanistan. 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 06:38 in Dallas-Fort Worth, it's 17:08 in Herat Airport. With a 10.5-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 2,600 feet between the two airports. Herat Airport sits higher than Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport.

The return flight from Herat Airport (HEA) to Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) follows a heading of 342° (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 Herat Airport (HEA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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