DFW
Dallas-Fort Worth
United States
13,173 km
8,185 miles
RUK
Rukumkot
Nepal
Distance
13,173 km
8,185 mi / 7,113 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10.75h
America/Chicago
Heading
north

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Airport Comparison

DFW RUK
Airport Name Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport Rukumkot Airport
IATA Code DFW RUK
ICAO Code KDFW VNRK
City Dallas-Fort Worth Rukumkot
Country United States Nepal
Timezone America/Chicago Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 606 ft 2,500 ft
Coordinates 32.900000, -97.040000 28.630000, 82.190000

Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Rukumkot (RUK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) in Dallas-Fort Worth, United States to Rukumkot Airport (RUK) in Rukumkot, Nepal is 13,173 kilometers (8,185 miles / 7,113 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north at a heading of 1°.

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 Nepal. 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 15:32 in Dallas-Fort Worth, it's 02:17 in Rukumkot. With a 10.75-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 1,894 feet between the two airports. Rukumkot Airport sits higher than Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport.

The return flight from Rukumkot (RUK) to Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) follows a heading of 359° (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 Rukumkot Airport (RUK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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