CLT to DFW: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) is 1,503 km (934 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 2h 25m, heading west. The distance is the same in either direction (DFW to CLT).
How far is it from Charlotte to Dallas-Fort Worth?
The great-circle distance between Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) and Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) is 1,503 km (934 mi, 812 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 CLT to DFW?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 2h 25m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. DFW is roughly west of CLT.
How is the CLT to DFW route written in code?
The pair is written CLT-DFW in IATA codes and KCLT-KDFW in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Charlotte Douglas International Airport is CLT (KCLT), Dallas Fort Worth International Airport is DFW (KDFW).
| CLT | DFW | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Charlotte Douglas International Airport | Dallas Fort Worth International Airport |
| ICAO code | KCLT | KDFW |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Elevation | 748 ft | 607 ft |
| Rank by connections | #32 | #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 141 ft (43 m) lower than CLT, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying CLT 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 Charlotte from Dallas-Fort Worth?
Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) and Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) are 1,503 km (934 mi, 812 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from CLT to DFW?
A typical nonstop flight between CLT and DFW takes about 2h 25m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is DFW from CLT?
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) lies roughly west of Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT).
Which airlines fly CLT to DFW?
2 airlines appear on the CLT-DFW route in the open dataset, including American Airlines, US Airways.
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