DFW
Dallas-Fort Worth
United States
13,501 km
8,389 miles
SZM
Sesriem Airstrip
Namibia
Distance
13,501 km
8,389 mi / 7,290 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Chicago
Heading
101°
east

Airport Comparison

DFW SZM
Airport Name Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport Sesriem Airstrip
IATA Code DFW SZM
ICAO Code KDFW FYSS
City Dallas-Fort Worth N/A
Country United States Namibia
Timezone America/Chicago Africa/Windhoek
Elevation 606 ft 2,454 ft
Coordinates 32.900000, -97.040000 -24.510000, 15.750000

Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Sesriem Airstrip (SZM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) in Dallas-Fort Worth, United States to Sesriem Airstrip (SZM) in Sesriem Airstrip, Namibia is 13,501 kilometers (8,389 miles / 7,290 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, 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 Namibia. 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 03:15 in Dallas-Fort Worth, it's 11:15 in Sesriem Airstrip. 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 1,848 feet between the two airports. Sesriem Airstrip sits higher than Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport.

The return flight from Sesriem Airstrip (SZM) to Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) follows a heading of 295° (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 Sesriem Airstrip (SZM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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