DFW
Dallas-Fort Worth
United States
14,891 km
9,253 miles
THB
Thaba-Tseka
Lesotho
Distance
14,891 km
9,253 mi / 8,040 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Chicago
Heading
101°
east

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DFW THB
Airport Name Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport Thaba-Tseka Airport
IATA Code DFW THB
ICAO Code KDFW FXTA
City Dallas-Fort Worth Thaba-Tseka
Country United States Lesotho
Timezone America/Chicago Africa/Maseru
Elevation 606 ft 7,500 ft
Coordinates 32.900000, -97.040000 -29.520000, 28.620000

Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Thaba-Tseka (THB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) in Dallas-Fort Worth, United States to Thaba-Tseka Airport (THB) in Thaba-Tseka, Lesotho is 14,891 kilometers (9,253 miles / 8,040 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, 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 Lesotho. 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 01:09 in Dallas-Fort Worth, it's 09:09 in Thaba-Tseka. 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 6,894 feet between the two airports. Thaba-Tseka Airport sits higher than Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Thaba-Tseka (THB) to Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) follows a heading of 289° (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 Thaba-Tseka Airport (THB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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