DUB
Dublin
Ireland
9,596 km
5,962 miles
WEL
Welkom
South Africa
Distance
9,596 km
5,962 mi / 5,181 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Europe/Dublin
Heading
151°
south southeast

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DUB WEL
Airport Name Dublin Airport Welkom Airport
IATA Code DUB WEL
ICAO Code EIDW FAWM
City Dublin Welkom
Country Ireland South Africa
Timezone Europe/Dublin Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 242 ft 4,399 ft
Coordinates 53.420000, -6.270000 -28.000000, 26.670000

Dublin (DUB) to Welkom (WEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Dublin Airport (DUB) in Dublin, Ireland to Welkom Airport (WEL) in Welkom, South Africa is 9,596 kilometers (5,962 miles / 5,181 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying south southeast at a heading of 151°.

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 Ireland with South Africa. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 22:33 in Dublin, it's 00:33 in Welkom.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,157 feet between the two airports. Welkom Airport sits higher than Dublin Airport.

The return flight from Welkom (WEL) to Dublin (DUB) follows a heading of 341° (north 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 Dublin Airport (DUB) and Welkom Airport (WEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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