DFW to PHL: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) is 2,093 km (1,300 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 3h 5m, heading northeast. The distance is the same in either direction (PHL to DFW).
How far is it from Dallas-Fort Worth to Philadelphia?
The great-circle distance between Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) and Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) is 2,093 km (1,300 mi, 1,130 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 PHL?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 3h 5m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. PHL is roughly northeast of DFW.
How is the DFW to PHL route written in code?
The pair is written DFW-PHL in IATA codes and KDFW-KPHL in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Dallas Fort Worth International Airport is DFW (KDFW), Philadelphia International Airport is PHL (KPHL).
| DFW | PHL | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Dallas Fort Worth International Airport | Philadelphia International Airport |
| ICAO code | KDFW | KPHL |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Elevation | 607 ft | 36 ft |
| Rank by connections | #8 | #33 |
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.
PHL sits 571 ft (174 m) lower than DFW, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying DFW to PHL
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 Philadelphia?
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) and Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) are 2,093 km (1,300 mi, 1,130 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from DFW to PHL?
A typical nonstop flight between DFW and PHL takes about 3h 5m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is PHL from DFW?
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) lies roughly northeast of Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW).
Which airlines fly DFW to PHL?
3 airlines appear on the DFW-PHL route in the open dataset, including American Airlines, Spirit Airlines, US Airways.
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