The flight distance from Dublin Airport (DUB) in Dublin, Ireland to Hoedspruit Air Force Base Airport (HDS) in Hoedspruit, South Africa is 9,367 kilometers (5,820 miles / 5,058 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying south southeast at a heading of 146°.

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 16:02 in Dublin, it's 18:02 in Hoedspruit.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,501 feet between the two airports. Hoedspruit Air Force Base Airport sits higher than Dublin Airport.

The return flight from Hoedspruit (HDS) to Dublin (DUB) follows a heading of 339° (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 Hoedspruit Air Force Base Airport (HDS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.