DFW
Dallas-Fort Worth
United States
13,221 km
8,215 miles
TFM
Telefomin
Papua New Guinea
Distance
13,221 km
8,215 mi / 7,139 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+16h
America/Chicago
Heading
284°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

DFW TFM
Airport Name Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport Telefomin Airport
IATA Code DFW TFM
ICAO Code KDFW AYTE
City Dallas-Fort Worth Telefomin
Country United States Papua New Guinea
Timezone America/Chicago Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 606 ft 4,950 ft
Coordinates 32.900000, -97.040000 -5.130000, 141.640000

Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Telefomin (TFM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) in Dallas-Fort Worth, United States to Telefomin Airport (TFM) in Telefomin, Papua New Guinea is 13,221 kilometers (8,215 miles / 7,139 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west northwest at a heading of 284°.

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 Papua New Guinea. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 04:53 in Dallas-Fort Worth, it's 20:53 in Telefomin. With a 16-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 4,344 feet between the two airports. Telefomin Airport sits higher than Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport.

The return flight from Telefomin (TFM) to Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) follows a heading of 55° (northeast). 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 Telefomin Airport (TFM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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