DFW
Dallas-Fort Worth
United States
12,558 km
7,803 miles
YUS
Yushu
China
Distance
12,558 km
7,803 mi / 6,781 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
America/Chicago
Heading
347°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

DFW YUS
Airport Name Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport Yushu Batang Airport
IATA Code DFW YUS
ICAO Code KDFW ZYLS
City Dallas-Fort Worth Yushu
Country United States China
Timezone America/Chicago Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 606 ft 12,816 ft
Coordinates 32.900000, -97.040000 32.840000, 97.040000

Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Yushu (YUS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) in Dallas-Fort Worth, United States to Yushu Batang Airport (YUS) in Yushu, China is 12,558 kilometers (7,803 miles / 6,781 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northwest at a heading of 347°.

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 China. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 23:35 in Dallas-Fort Worth, it's 13:35 in Yushu. With a 14-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 12,210 feet between the two airports. Yushu Batang 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 Yushu (YUS) to Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) follows a heading of 13° (north 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 Yushu Batang Airport (YUS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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