DFW
Dallas-Fort Worth
United States
14,640 km
9,097 miles
PCF
Potchefstroom
South Africa
Distance
14,640 km
9,097 mi / 7,905 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Chicago
Heading
98°
east

Airport Comparison

DFW PCF
Airport Name Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport Potchefstroom Airport
IATA Code DFW PCF
ICAO Code KDFW FAPS
City Dallas-Fort Worth Potchefstroom
Country United States South Africa
Timezone America/Chicago Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 606 ft 4,520 ft
Coordinates 32.900000, -97.040000 -26.670000, 27.080000

Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Potchefstroom (PCF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) in Dallas-Fort Worth, United States to Potchefstroom Airport (PCF) in Potchefstroom, South Africa is 14,640 kilometers (9,097 miles / 7,905 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east at a heading of 98°.

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 South Africa. 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 03:19 in Dallas-Fort Worth, it's 11:19 in Potchefstroom. 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 3,914 feet between the two airports. Potchefstroom Airport sits higher than Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport.

The return flight from Potchefstroom (PCF) to Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) follows a heading of 292° (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 Potchefstroom Airport (PCF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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