DFW to TUS: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Tucson International Airport (TUS) is 1,305 km (811 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 2h 10m, heading west. The distance is the same in either direction (TUS to DFW).
How far is it from Dallas-Fort Worth to Tucson?
The great-circle distance between Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) and Tucson International Airport (TUS) is 1,305 km (811 mi, 705 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 TUS?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 2h 10m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. TUS is roughly west of DFW.
How is the DFW to TUS route written in code?
The pair is written DFW-TUS in IATA codes and KDFW-KTUS in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Dallas Fort Worth International Airport is DFW (KDFW), Tucson International Airport is TUS (KTUS).
| DFW | TUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Dallas Fort Worth International Airport | Tucson International Airport |
| ICAO code | KDFW | KTUS |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Elevation | 607 ft | 2,643 ft |
| Rank by connections | #8 | #451 |
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.
TUS sits 2,036 ft (621 m) higher than DFW, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying DFW to TUS
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 Tucson?
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) and Tucson International Airport (TUS) are 1,305 km (811 mi, 705 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from DFW to TUS?
A typical nonstop flight between DFW and TUS takes about 2h 10m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is TUS from DFW?
Tucson International Airport (TUS) lies roughly west of Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW).
Which airlines fly DFW to TUS?
2 airlines appear on the DFW-TUS route in the open dataset, including American Airlines, US Airways.
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