The flight distance from Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) in Dallas-Fort Worth, United States to Kaintiba Airport (KZF) in Kaintiba, Papua New Guinea is 12,966 kilometers (8,057 miles / 7,001 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west at a heading of 279°.

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 Papua New Guinea. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 03:35 in Dallas-Fort Worth, it's 19:35 in Kaintiba. With a 16-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 1,444 feet between the two airports. Kaintiba Airport sits higher than Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport.

The return flight from Kaintiba (KZF) to Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) follows a heading of 57° (east northeast). 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 Kaintiba Airport (KZF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.