DFW
Dallas-Fort Worth
United States
12,879 km
8,002 miles
SLF
Sulayel Airport
Saudi Arabia
Distance
12,879 km
8,002 mi / 6,954 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Chicago
Heading
39°
northeast

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DFW SLF
Airport Name Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport Sulayel Airport
IATA Code DFW SLF
ICAO Code KDFW OESL
City Dallas-Fort Worth N/A
Country United States Saudi Arabia
Timezone America/Chicago Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 606 ft 2,021 ft
Coordinates 32.900000, -97.040000 20.460000, 45.620000

Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Sulayel Airport (SLF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) in Dallas-Fort Worth, United States to Sulayel Airport (SLF) in Sulayel Airport, Saudi Arabia is 12,879 kilometers (8,002 miles / 6,954 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northeast at a heading of 39°.

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 Saudi Arabia. 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 13:14 in Dallas-Fort Worth, it's 22:14 in Sulayel Airport. With a 9-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 1,415 feet between the two airports. Sulayel Airport sits higher than Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport.

The return flight from Sulayel Airport (SLF) to Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) follows a heading of 326° (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 Sulayel Airport (SLF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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