ATL to DFW Route Guide

Atlanta, United States β†’ Dallas, United States

Quick answer

KATL (Atlanta, United States) to KDFW (Dallas, United States) is a 634 NM (1,174 km / 730 mi) great-circle route with an initial bearing of 269Β° (W). Typical cruise altitude FL240, expected flight time 2h 36m, common aircraft: Embraer E175, CRJ-700, Bombardier Q400.

Distance

634 NM

1,174 km / 730 mi

Initial Bearing

269Β° (W)

True heading at departure

Typical Cruise

FL240

24,000 ft

Block Time

2h 36m

Typical jet, no wind correction

Fuel Estimate

3,402 kg

Single-aisle equivalent + reserve

Departure Elevation

1,026 ft

KATL

Arrival Elevation

607 ft

KDFW

What aircraft fly this route?

For a 634 NM mission, operators typically deploy:

  • Embraer E175
  • CRJ-700
  • Bombardier Q400
  • Cessna Citation CJ3

Weather considerations

Pilots flying ATL-DFW should brief METARs and TAFs at both ends, plus any en-route SIGMETs.

Frequently asked questions

What is the distance between ATL and DFW?

634 nautical miles (1,174 km / 730 statute miles) great-circle.

How long is the flight from Atlanta to Dallas?

Approximately 2h 36m block-to-block for a typical commercial jet, depending on aircraft type and winds.

What aircraft typically fly ATL-DFW?

Common types include Embraer E175, CRJ-700, Bombardier Q400, Cessna Citation CJ3 depending on operator and demand.

What altitude do flights cruise at?

Most flights at this distance cruise around FL240 (24,000 ft), though winds and traffic affect filed altitude.

What initial heading is the route?

269Β° true (W). Track varies along the route due to great-circle curvature.

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