Airport Comparison
| DFW | IKU | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport | Issyk-Kul International Airport |
| IATA Code | DFW | IKU |
| ICAO Code | KDFW | UCFL |
| City | Dallas-Fort Worth | Tamchy |
| Country | United States | Kyrgyzstan |
| Timezone | America/Chicago | Asia/Bishkek |
| Elevation | 606 ft | 5,426 ft |
| Coordinates | 32.900000, -97.040000 | 42.590000, 76.710000 |
Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Tamchy (IKU) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) in Dallas-Fort Worth, United States to Issyk-Kul International Airport (IKU) in Tamchy, Kyrgyzstan is 11,597 kilometers (7,206 miles / 6,262 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north at a heading of 5°.
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 Kyrgyzstan. 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 00:53 in Dallas-Fort Worth, it's 12:53 in Tamchy. With a 12-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 4,820 feet between the two airports. Issyk-Kul International Airport sits higher than Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.
The return flight from Tamchy (IKU) to Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) follows a heading of 355° (north). 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 Issyk-Kul International Airport (IKU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.