DFW
Dallas-Fort Worth
United States
13,927 km
8,654 miles
SBU
Springbok
South Africa
Distance
13,927 km
8,654 mi / 7,520 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Chicago
Heading
105°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

DFW SBU
Airport Name Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport Springbok Airport
IATA Code DFW SBU
ICAO Code KDFW FASB
City Dallas-Fort Worth Springbok
Country United States South Africa
Timezone America/Chicago Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 606 ft 2,690 ft
Coordinates 32.900000, -97.040000 -29.690000, 17.940000

Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Springbok (SBU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) in Dallas-Fort Worth, United States to Springbok Airport (SBU) in Springbok, South Africa is 13,927 kilometers (8,654 miles / 7,520 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east southeast at a heading of 105°.

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 13:51 in Dallas-Fort Worth, it's 21:51 in Springbok. 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 2,084 feet between the two airports. Springbok Airport sits higher than Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport.

The return flight from Springbok (SBU) to Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) follows a heading of 291° (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 Springbok Airport (SBU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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