DFW to TPA: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Tampa International Airport (TPA) is 1,493 km (928 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 2h 20m, heading east. The distance is the same in either direction (TPA to DFW).
How far is it from Dallas-Fort Worth to Tampa?
The great-circle distance between Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) and Tampa International Airport (TPA) is 1,493 km (928 mi, 806 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 TPA?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 2h 20m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. TPA is roughly east of DFW.
How is the DFW to TPA route written in code?
The pair is written DFW-TPA in IATA codes and KDFW-KTPA in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Dallas Fort Worth International Airport is DFW (KDFW), Tampa International Airport is TPA (KTPA).
| DFW | TPA | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Dallas Fort Worth International Airport | Tampa International Airport |
| ICAO code | KDFW | KTPA |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Elevation | 607 ft | 26 ft |
| Rank by connections | #8 | #110 |
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.
TPA sits 581 ft (177 m) lower than DFW, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying DFW to TPA
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 Tampa?
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) and Tampa International Airport (TPA) are 1,493 km (928 mi, 806 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from DFW to TPA?
A typical nonstop flight between DFW and TPA takes about 2h 20m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is TPA from DFW?
Tampa International Airport (TPA) lies roughly east of Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW).
Which airlines fly DFW to TPA?
3 airlines appear on the DFW-TPA route in the open dataset, including American Airlines, Spirit Airlines, US Airways.
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