DUS
Dusseldorf
Germany
8,009 km
4,977 miles
FCS
Fort Carson
United States
Distance
8,009 km
4,977 mi / 4,325 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
310°
northwest

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DUS FCS
Airport Name Dusseldorf International Airport Butts Army Air Field (Fort Carson) Airport
IATA Code DUS FCS
ICAO Code EDDL KFCS
City Dusseldorf Fort Carson
Country Germany United States
Timezone Europe/Berlin America/Denver
Elevation 147 ft 5,874 ft
Coordinates 51.290000, 6.770000 38.680000, -104.760000

Dusseldorf (DUS) to Fort Carson (FCS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS) in Dusseldorf, Germany to Butts Army Air Field (Fort Carson) Airport (FCS) in Fort Carson, United States is 8,009 kilometers (4,977 miles / 4,325 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northwest at a heading of 310°.

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 15:01 in Dusseldorf, it's 07:01 in Fort Carson. With a 8-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 5,727 feet between the two airports. Butts Army Air Field (Fort Carson) Airport sits higher than Dusseldorf International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Fort Carson (FCS) 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 Butts Army Air Field (Fort Carson) Airport (FCS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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