DFW
Dallas-Fort Worth
United States
14,916 km
9,268 miles
UNE
Qacha's Nek
Lesotho
Distance
14,916 km
9,268 mi / 8,054 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Chicago
Heading
102°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

DFW UNE
Airport Name Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport Qacha's Nek Airport
IATA Code DFW UNE
ICAO Code KDFW FXQN
City Dallas-Fort Worth Qacha's Nek
Country United States Lesotho
Timezone America/Chicago Africa/Maseru
Elevation 606 ft 6,100 ft
Coordinates 32.900000, -97.040000 -30.110000, 28.670000

Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Qacha's Nek (UNE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) in Dallas-Fort Worth, United States to Qacha's Nek Airport (UNE) in Qacha's Nek, Lesotho is 14,916 kilometers (9,268 miles / 8,054 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east southeast at a heading of 102°.

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 04:57 in Dallas-Fort Worth, it's 12:57 in Qacha's Nek. 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 5,494 feet between the two airports. Qacha's Nek 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 Qacha's Nek (UNE) to Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) follows a heading of 288° (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 Qacha's Nek Airport (UNE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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