DFW to TYS: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) is 1,239 km (770 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 2h 5m, heading east. The distance is the same in either direction (TYS to DFW).
How far is it from Dallas-Fort Worth to Knoxville/Maryville?
The great-circle distance between Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) and McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) is 1,239 km (770 mi, 669 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 TYS?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 2h 5m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. TYS is roughly east of DFW.
How is the DFW to TYS route written in code?
The pair is written DFW-TYS in IATA codes and KDFW-KTYS in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Dallas Fort Worth International Airport is DFW (KDFW), McGhee Tyson Airport is TYS (KTYS).
| DFW | TYS | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Dallas Fort Worth International Airport | McGhee Tyson Airport |
| ICAO code | KDFW | KTYS |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Elevation | 607 ft | 981 ft |
| Rank by connections | #8 | #452 |
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.
TYS sits 374 ft (114 m) higher than DFW, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying DFW to TYS
1 airline appear on this route in the open route dataset, 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US | US Airways | USA | U S Air | Active |
A further 1 carrier sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: AA.
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 Knoxville/Maryville?
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) and McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) are 1,239 km (770 mi, 669 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from DFW to TYS?
A typical nonstop flight between DFW and TYS takes about 2h 5m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is TYS from DFW?
McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) lies roughly east of Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW).
Which airlines fly DFW to TYS?
1 airline appear on the DFW-TYS route in the open dataset, including US Airways.
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