DCA to DFW Route Guide
Washington D.C., United States → Dallas, United States
Quick answer
KDCA (Washington D.C., United States) to KDFW (Dallas, United States) is a 1,034 NM (1,915 km / 1,190 mi) great-circle route with an initial bearing of 256° (WSW). Typical cruise altitude FL350, expected flight time 2h 43m, common aircraft: Boeing 737-800, Airbus A320neo, Airbus A321neo.
Distance
1,034 NM
1,915 km / 1,190 mi
Initial Bearing
256° (WSW)
True heading at departure
Typical Cruise
FL350
35,000 ft
Block Time
2h 43m
Typical jet, no wind correction
Fuel Estimate
4,602 kg
Single-aisle equivalent + reserve
Departure Elevation
15 ft
KDCA
Arrival Elevation
607 ft
KDFW
What aircraft fly this route?
For a 1,034 NM mission, operators typically deploy:
- Boeing 737-800
- Airbus A320neo
- Airbus A321neo
- Boeing 737 MAX 8
Weather considerations
Pilots flying DCA-DFW should brief METARs and TAFs at both ends, plus any en-route SIGMETs.
Frequently asked questions
What is the distance between DCA and DFW?
1,034 nautical miles (1,915 km / 1,190 statute miles) great-circle.
How long is the flight from Washington D.C. to Dallas?
Approximately 2h 43m block-to-block for a typical commercial jet, depending on aircraft type and winds.
What aircraft typically fly DCA-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?
256° true (WSW). Track varies along the route due to great-circle curvature.
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