DUB
Dublin
Ireland
9,256 km
5,751 miles
PTG
Potgietersrus
South Africa
Distance
9,256 km
5,751 mi / 4,998 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Europe/Dublin
Heading
147°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

DUB PTG
Airport Name Dublin Airport Polokwane International Airport
IATA Code DUB PTG
ICAO Code EIDW FAPP
City Dublin Potgietersrus
Country Ireland South Africa
Timezone Europe/Dublin Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 242 ft 4,076 ft
Coordinates 53.420000, -6.270000 -23.850000, 29.460000

Dublin (DUB) to Potgietersrus (PTG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Dublin Airport (DUB) in Dublin, Ireland to Polokwane International Airport (PTG) in Potgietersrus, South Africa is 9,256 kilometers (5,751 miles / 4,998 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying south southeast at a heading of 147°.

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 08:54 in Dublin, it's 10:54 in Potgietersrus.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,834 feet between the two airports. Polokwane International Airport sits higher than Dublin Airport.

The return flight from Potgietersrus (PTG) 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 Polokwane International Airport (PTG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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