DFW
Dallas-Fort Worth
United States
14,688 km
9,127 miles
HLA
Johannesburg
South Africa
Distance
14,688 km
9,127 mi / 7,931 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Chicago
Heading
97°
east

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DFW HLA
Airport Name Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport Lanseria Airport
IATA Code DFW HLA
ICAO Code KDFW FALA
City Dallas-Fort Worth Johannesburg
Country United States South Africa
Timezone America/Chicago Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 606 ft 4,517 ft
Coordinates 32.900000, -97.040000 -25.940000, 27.930000

Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Johannesburg (HLA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) in Dallas-Fort Worth, United States to Lanseria Airport (HLA) in Johannesburg, South Africa is 14,688 kilometers (9,127 miles / 7,931 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east at a heading of 97°.

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 02:45 in Dallas-Fort Worth, it's 10:45 in Johannesburg. With a 8-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 3,911 feet between the two airports. Lanseria Airport sits higher than Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport.

The return flight from Johannesburg (HLA) to Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) follows a heading of 292° (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 Lanseria Airport (HLA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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