DFW to LBB: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB) is 453 km (281 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 1h 5m, heading west. The distance is the same in either direction (LBB to DFW).
How far is it from Dallas-Fort Worth to Lubbock?
The great-circle distance between Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) and Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB) is 453 km (281 mi, 245 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 DFW to LBB?
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. LBB is roughly west of DFW.
How is the DFW to LBB route written in code?
The pair is written DFW-LBB in IATA codes and KDFW-KLBB in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Dallas Fort Worth International Airport is DFW (KDFW), Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport is LBB (KLBB).
| DFW | LBB | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Dallas Fort Worth International Airport | Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport |
| ICAO code | KDFW | KLBB |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Elevation | 607 ft | 3,282 ft |
| Rank by connections | #8 | #950 |
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.
LBB sits 2,675 ft (815 m) higher than DFW, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying DFW to LBB
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 Dallas-Fort Worth from Lubbock?
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) and Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB) are 453 km (281 mi, 245 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from DFW to LBB?
A typical nonstop flight between DFW and LBB takes about 1h 5m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is LBB from DFW?
Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB) lies roughly west of Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW).
Which airlines fly DFW to LBB?
2 airlines appear on the DFW-LBB route in the open dataset, including American Airlines, US Airways.
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