DUB
Dublin
Ireland
9,739 km
6,052 miles
TCU
Homeward
South Africa
Distance
9,739 km
6,052 mi / 5,259 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Europe/Dublin
Heading
152°
south southeast

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DUB TCU
Airport Name Dublin Airport Thaba Nchu Tar Airport
IATA Code DUB TCU
ICAO Code EIDW FATN
City Dublin Homeward
Country Ireland South Africa
Timezone Europe/Dublin Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 242 ft 4,941 ft
Coordinates 53.420000, -6.270000 -29.320000, 26.820000

Dublin (DUB) to Homeward (TCU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Dublin Airport (DUB) in Dublin, Ireland to Thaba Nchu Tar Airport (TCU) in Homeward, South Africa is 9,739 kilometers (6,052 miles / 5,259 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying south southeast at a heading of 152°.

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 13:49 in Dublin, it's 15:49 in Homeward.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,699 feet between the two airports. Thaba Nchu Tar Airport sits higher than Dublin Airport.

The return flight from Homeward (TCU) to Dublin (DUB) follows a heading of 341° (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 Thaba Nchu Tar Airport (TCU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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