DFW
Dallas-Fort Worth
United States
12,388 km
7,697 miles
KDU
Skardu
Pakistan
Distance
12,388 km
7,697 mi / 6,689 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Chicago
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

DFW KDU
Airport Name Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport Skardu Airport
IATA Code DFW KDU
ICAO Code KDFW OPSD
City Dallas-Fort Worth Skardu
Country United States Pakistan
Timezone America/Chicago Asia/Karachi
Elevation 606 ft 7,316 ft
Coordinates 32.900000, -97.040000 35.340000, 75.540000

Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Skardu (KDU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) in Dallas-Fort Worth, United States to Skardu Airport (KDU) in Skardu, Pakistan is 12,388 kilometers (7,697 miles / 6,689 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north at a heading of 6°.

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 Pakistan. 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 03:05 in Dallas-Fort Worth, it's 14:05 in Skardu. With a 11-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 6,710 feet between the two airports. Skardu 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 Skardu (KDU) to Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) follows a heading of 353° (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 Skardu Airport (KDU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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