DUS
Dusseldorf
Germany
8,284 km
5,147 miles
DYS
Abilene
United States
Distance
8,284 km
5,147 mi / 4,473 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
303°
west northwest

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DUS DYS
Airport Name Dusseldorf International Airport Dyess Afb Airport
IATA Code DUS DYS
ICAO Code EDDL KDYS
City Dusseldorf Abilene
Country Germany United States
Timezone Europe/Berlin America/Chicago
Elevation 147 ft 1,790 ft
Coordinates 51.290000, 6.770000 32.420000, -99.860000

Dusseldorf (DUS) to Abilene (DYS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS) in Dusseldorf, Germany to Dyess Afb Airport (DYS) in Abilene, United States is 8,284 kilometers (5,147 miles / 4,473 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west northwest at a heading of 303°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Germany with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 23:58 in Dusseldorf, it's 16:58 in Abilene. With a 7-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 1,643 feet between the two airports. Dyess Afb Airport sits higher than Dusseldorf International Airport.

The return flight from Abilene (DYS) to Dusseldorf (DUS) follows a heading of 38° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS) and Dyess Afb Airport (DYS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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