DFW to MCO: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Orlando International Airport (MCO) is 1,582 km (983 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 2h 30m, heading east. The distance is the same in either direction (MCO to DFW).
How far is it from Dallas-Fort Worth to Orlando?
The great-circle distance between Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) and Orlando International Airport (MCO) is 1,582 km (983 mi, 854 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 MCO?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 2h 30m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. MCO is roughly east of DFW.
How is the DFW to MCO route written in code?
The pair is written DFW-MCO in IATA codes and KDFW-KMCO in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Dallas Fort Worth International Airport is DFW (KDFW), Orlando International Airport is MCO (KMCO).
| DFW | MCO | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Dallas Fort Worth International Airport | Orlando International Airport |
| ICAO code | KDFW | KMCO |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Elevation | 607 ft | 96 ft |
| Rank by connections | #8 | #52 |
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.
MCO sits 511 ft (156 m) lower than DFW, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying DFW to MCO
3 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 3 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 |
| NK | Spirit Airlines | NKS | Spirit Wings | 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 Orlando?
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) and Orlando International Airport (MCO) are 1,582 km (983 mi, 854 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from DFW to MCO?
A typical nonstop flight between DFW and MCO takes about 2h 30m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is MCO from DFW?
Orlando International Airport (MCO) lies roughly east of Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW).
Which airlines fly DFW to MCO?
3 airlines appear on the DFW-MCO route in the open dataset, including American Airlines, Spirit Airlines, US Airways.
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