The flight distance from Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) in Dallas-Fort Worth, United States to Mount Cook Airport (MON) in Mount Cook Airport, New Zealand is 12,669 kilometers (7,872 miles / 6,841 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying southwest at a heading of 232°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 04:00 in Dallas-Fort Worth, it's 23:00 in Mount Cook Airport. With a 19-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 1,547 feet between the two airports. Mount Cook Airport sits higher than Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport.

The return flight from Mount Cook Airport (MON) to Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) follows a heading of 67° (east 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 Mount Cook Airport (MON) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.