ABQ to DFW: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) is 914 km (568 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 1h 40m, heading east. The distance is the same in either direction (DFW to ABQ).
How far is it from Albuquerque to Dallas-Fort Worth?
The great-circle distance between Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) and Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) is 914 km (568 mi, 493 nautical miles). That is the straight-line distance; a real flight is a little longer because of air-traffic routing.
How long is the flight from ABQ to DFW?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 1h 40m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. DFW is roughly east of ABQ.
How is the ABQ to DFW route written in code?
The pair is written ABQ-DFW in IATA codes and KABQ-KDFW in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Albuquerque International Sunport is ABQ (KABQ), Dallas Fort Worth International Airport is DFW (KDFW).
| ABQ | DFW | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Albuquerque International Sunport | Dallas Fort Worth International Airport |
| ICAO code | KABQ | KDFW |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Elevation | 5,355 ft | 607 ft |
| Rank by connections | #362 | #8 |
Both ICAO codes start with K, the prefix ICAO assigns to the contiguous United States, so this is a route inside one ICAO region. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
DFW sits 4,748 ft (1,447 m) lower than ABQ, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying ABQ to DFW
2 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 2 of them still listed as active. Each row gives the IATA code, the ICAO code and the radio callsign, which is what an air traffic controller hears:
| IATA | Airline | ICAO | Callsign | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA | American Airlines | AAL | American | Active |
| US | US Airways | USA | U S Air | Active |
Route and carrier data comes from the OpenFlights open dataset, regenerated here on . It is a historical snapshot of scheduled connections, not a live schedule, and it includes codeshare listings, so some carriers shown may no longer operate the route or exist. How we build this · Data and sources.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Albuquerque from Dallas-Fort Worth?
Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) and Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) are 914 km (568 mi, 493 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from ABQ to DFW?
A typical nonstop flight between ABQ and DFW takes about 1h 40m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is DFW from ABQ?
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) lies roughly east of Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ).
Which airlines fly ABQ to DFW?
2 airlines appear on the ABQ-DFW route in the open dataset, including American Airlines, US Airways.
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