The flight distance from Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) in Dallas-Fort Worth, United States to Sishen Airport (SIS) in Sishen, South Africa is 14,304 kilometers (8,888 miles / 7,723 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east at a heading of 101°.

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 20:00 in Dallas-Fort Worth, it's 03:00 in Sishen. With a 7-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 3,242 feet between the two airports. Sishen Airport sits higher than Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport.

The return flight from Sishen (SIS) 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 Sishen Airport (SIS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.