BWI to DFW Route Guide
Baltimore, United States → Dallas, United States
Quick answer
KBWI (Baltimore, United States) to KDFW (Dallas, United States) is a 1,056 NM (1,956 km / 1,215 mi) great-circle route with an initial bearing of 255° (WSW). Typical cruise altitude FL350, expected flight time 2h 46m, common aircraft: Boeing 737-800, Airbus A320neo, Airbus A321neo.
Distance
1,056 NM
1,956 km / 1,215 mi
Initial Bearing
255° (WSW)
True heading at departure
Typical Cruise
FL350
35,000 ft
Block Time
2h 46m
Typical jet, no wind correction
Fuel Estimate
4,668 kg
Single-aisle equivalent + reserve
Departure Elevation
146 ft
KBWI
Arrival Elevation
607 ft
KDFW
What aircraft fly this route?
For a 1,056 NM mission, operators typically deploy:
- Boeing 737-800
- Airbus A320neo
- Airbus A321neo
- Boeing 737 MAX 8
Weather considerations
Pilots flying BWI-DFW should brief METARs and TAFs at both ends, plus any en-route SIGMETs.
Frequently asked questions
What is the distance between BWI and DFW?
1,056 nautical miles (1,956 km / 1,215 statute miles) great-circle.
How long is the flight from Baltimore to Dallas?
Approximately 2h 46m block-to-block for a typical commercial jet, depending on aircraft type and winds.
What aircraft typically fly BWI-DFW?
Common types include Boeing 737-800, Airbus A320neo, Airbus A321neo, Boeing 737 MAX 8 depending on operator and demand.
What altitude do flights cruise at?
Most flights at this distance cruise around FL350 (35,000 ft), though winds and traffic affect filed altitude.
What initial heading is the route?
255° true (WSW). Track varies along the route due to great-circle curvature.
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