The flight distance from Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) in Dallas-Fort Worth, United States to Mafia Island Airport (MFA) in Mafia Island, Tanzania is 14,773 kilometers (9,180 miles / 7,977 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east northeast at a heading of 68°.

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 Tanzania. 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 03:59 in Dallas-Fort Worth, it's 12:59 in Mafia Island. With a 9-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 Mafia Island (MFA) to Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) follows a heading of 308° (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 Mafia Island Airport (MFA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.