Airport Comparison
| DFW | KBA | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport | Kabala Airport |
| IATA Code | DFW | KBA |
| ICAO Code | KDFW | GFKB |
| City | Dallas-Fort Worth | Kabala |
| Country | United States | Sierra Leone |
| Timezone | America/Chicago | Africa/Freetown |
| Elevation | 606 ft | 1,012 ft |
| Coordinates | 32.900000, -97.040000 | 9.640000, -11.520000 |
Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Kabala (KBA) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) in Dallas-Fort Worth, United States to Kabala Airport (KBA) in Kabala, Sierra Leone is 9,012 kilometers (5,600 miles / 4,866 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east at a heading of 84°.
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 Sierra Leone. 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 01:00 in Dallas-Fort Worth, it's 07:00 in Kabala. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.
The return flight from Kabala (KBA) to Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) follows a heading of 302° (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 Kabala Airport (KBA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.