DFW
Dallas-Fort Worth
United States
13,460 km
8,364 miles
KME
Kamembe
Rwanda
Distance
13,460 km
8,364 mi / 7,268 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Chicago
Heading
71°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

DFW KME
Airport Name Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport Kamembe Airport
IATA Code DFW KME
ICAO Code KDFW HRZA
City Dallas-Fort Worth Kamembe
Country United States Rwanda
Timezone America/Chicago Africa/Kigali
Elevation 606 ft 5,192 ft
Coordinates 32.900000, -97.040000 -2.460000, 28.910000

Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Kamembe (KME) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) in Dallas-Fort Worth, United States to Kamembe Airport (KME) in Kamembe, Rwanda is 13,460 kilometers (8,364 miles / 7,268 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east northeast at a heading of 71°.

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 Rwanda. 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 23:46 in Dallas-Fort Worth, it's 07:46 in Kamembe. 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 4,586 feet between the two airports. Kamembe 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 Kamembe (KME) to Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) follows a heading of 307° (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 Kamembe Airport (KME) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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