DFW
Dallas-Fort Worth
United States
12,759 km
7,928 miles
TES
Tessenei
Eritrea
Distance
12,759 km
7,928 mi / 6,889 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Chicago
Heading
50°
northeast

Airport Comparison

DFW TES
Airport Name Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport Tessenei Airport
IATA Code DFW TES
ICAO Code KDFW HHTS
City Dallas-Fort Worth Tessenei
Country United States Eritrea
Timezone America/Chicago Africa/Asmara
Elevation 606 ft 2,018 ft
Coordinates 32.900000, -97.040000 15.120000, 36.680000

Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Tessenei (TES) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) in Dallas-Fort Worth, United States to Tessenei Airport (TES) in Tessenei, Eritrea is 12,759 kilometers (7,928 miles / 6,889 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northeast at a heading of 50°.

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 Eritrea. 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 03:43 in Dallas-Fort Worth, it's 12:43 in Tessenei. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,412 feet between the two airports. Tessenei Airport sits higher than Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport.

The return flight from Tessenei (TES) to Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) follows a heading of 318° (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 Tessenei Airport (TES) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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