DFW
Dallas-Fort Worth
United States
13,982 km
8,688 miles
UAS
Samburu South
Kenya
Distance
13,982 km
8,688 mi / 7,550 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Chicago
Heading
61°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

DFW UAS
Airport Name Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport Samburu South Airport
IATA Code DFW UAS
ICAO Code KDFW HKSB
City Dallas-Fort Worth Samburu South
Country United States Kenya
Timezone America/Chicago Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 606 ft 3,295 ft
Coordinates 32.900000, -97.040000 0.530000, 37.530000

Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Samburu South (UAS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) in Dallas-Fort Worth, United States to Samburu South Airport (UAS) in Samburu South, Kenya is 13,982 kilometers (8,688 miles / 7,550 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east northeast at a heading of 61°.

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 Kenya. 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 06:44 in Dallas-Fort Worth, it's 15:44 in Samburu South. 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 2,689 feet between the two airports. Samburu South Airport sits higher than Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport.

The return flight from Samburu South (UAS) to Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) follows a heading of 313° (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 Samburu South Airport (UAS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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