ATL to DFW: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) is 1,175 km (730 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 2h, heading west. The distance is the same in either direction (DFW to ATL).
How far is it from Atlanta to Dallas-Fort Worth?
The great-circle distance between Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) and Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) is 1,175 km (730 mi, 634 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 ATL to DFW?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 2h. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. DFW is roughly west of ATL.
How is the ATL to DFW route written in code?
The pair is written ATL-DFW in IATA codes and KATL-KDFW in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport is ATL (KATL), Dallas Fort Worth International Airport is DFW (KDFW).
| ATL | DFW | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport | Dallas Fort Worth International Airport |
| ICAO code | KATL | KDFW |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Elevation | 1,026 ft | 607 ft |
| Rank by connections | #1 | #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 419 ft (128 m) lower than ATL, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying ATL to DFW
5 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 5 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 |
| BA | British Airways | BAW | Speedbird | Active |
| CI | China Airlines | CAL | Dynasty | Active |
| DL | Delta Air Lines | DAL | Delta | Active |
| NK | Spirit Airlines | NKS | Spirit Wings | Active |
A further 6 carriers sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: AF, AZ, KL, QF, US, VS.
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 Atlanta from Dallas-Fort Worth?
Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) and Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) are 1,175 km (730 mi, 634 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from ATL to DFW?
A typical nonstop flight between ATL and DFW takes about 2h. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is DFW from ATL?
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) lies roughly west of Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL).
Which airlines fly ATL to DFW?
5 airlines appear on the ATL-DFW route in the open dataset, including American Airlines, British Airways, China Airlines.
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