Airport Comparison
| DFW | WVB | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport | Walvis Bay Airport |
| IATA Code | DFW | WVB |
| ICAO Code | KDFW | FYWB |
| City | Dallas-Fort Worth | Walvis Bay |
| Country | United States | Namibia |
| Timezone | America/Chicago | Africa/Windhoek |
| Elevation | 606 ft | 299 ft |
| Coordinates | 32.900000, -97.040000 | -22.980000, 14.650000 |
Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Walvis Bay (WVB) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) in Dallas-Fort Worth, United States to Walvis Bay Airport (WVB) in Walvis Bay, Namibia is 13,327 kilometers (8,281 miles / 7,196 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east at a heading of 99°.
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 02:37 in Dallas-Fort Worth, it's 10:37 in Walvis Bay. 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.
The return flight from Walvis Bay (WVB) to Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) follows a heading of 296° (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 Walvis Bay Airport (WVB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.