AEX to DFW: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Alexandria International Airport (AEX) to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) is 458 km (284 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 1h 5m, heading northwest. The distance is the same in either direction (DFW to AEX).
How far is it from Alexandria to Dallas-Fort Worth?
The great-circle distance between Alexandria International Airport (AEX) and Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) is 458 km (284 mi, 247 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 AEX to DFW?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 1h 5m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. DFW is roughly northwest of AEX.
How is the AEX to DFW route written in code?
The pair is written AEX-DFW in IATA codes and KAEX-KDFW in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Alexandria International Airport is AEX (KAEX), Dallas Fort Worth International Airport is DFW (KDFW).
| AEX | DFW | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Alexandria International Airport | Dallas Fort Worth International Airport |
| ICAO code | KAEX | KDFW |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Elevation | 89 ft | 607 ft |
| Rank by connections | #1243 | #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 518 ft (158 m) higher than AEX, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying AEX to DFW
1 airline appear on this route in the open route dataset, 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US | US Airways | USA | U S Air | Active |
A further 1 carrier sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: AA.
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 Alexandria from Dallas-Fort Worth?
Alexandria International Airport (AEX) and Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) are 458 km (284 mi, 247 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from AEX to DFW?
A typical nonstop flight between AEX and DFW takes about 1h 5m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is DFW from AEX?
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) lies roughly northwest of Alexandria International Airport (AEX).
Which airlines fly AEX to DFW?
1 airline appear on the AEX-DFW route in the open dataset, including US Airways.
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