DFW to SLC: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) is 1,590 km (988 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 2h 30m, heading northwest. The distance is the same in either direction (SLC to DFW).
How far is it from Dallas-Fort Worth to Salt Lake City?
The great-circle distance between Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) and Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) is 1,590 km (988 mi, 858 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 SLC?
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. SLC is roughly northwest of DFW.
How is the DFW to SLC route written in code?
The pair is written DFW-SLC in IATA codes and KDFW-KSLC in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Dallas Fort Worth International Airport is DFW (KDFW), Salt Lake City International Airport is SLC (KSLC).
| DFW | SLC | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Dallas Fort Worth International Airport | Salt Lake City International Airport |
| ICAO code | KDFW | KSLC |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Elevation | 607 ft | 4,227 ft |
| Rank by connections | #8 | #109 |
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.
SLC sits 3,620 ft (1,103 m) higher than DFW, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying DFW to SLC
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 |
| DL | Delta Air Lines | DAL | Delta | 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 Salt Lake City?
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) and Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) are 1,590 km (988 mi, 858 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from DFW to SLC?
A typical nonstop flight between DFW and SLC takes about 2h 30m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is SLC from DFW?
Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) lies roughly northwest of Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW).
Which airlines fly DFW to SLC?
3 airlines appear on the DFW-SLC route in the open dataset, including American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, US Airways.
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