DEN to DFW Route Guide

Denver, United States β†’ Dallas, United States

Quick answer

KDEN (Denver, United States) to KDFW (Dallas, United States) is a 557 NM (1,032 km / 641 mi) great-circle route with an initial bearing of 136Β° (SE). Typical cruise altitude FL240, expected flight time 2h 19m, common aircraft: Embraer E175, CRJ-700, Bombardier Q400.

Distance

557 NM

1,032 km / 641 mi

Initial Bearing

136Β° (SE)

True heading at departure

Typical Cruise

FL240

24,000 ft

Block Time

2h 19m

Typical jet, no wind correction

Fuel Estimate

3,171 kg

Single-aisle equivalent + reserve

Departure Elevation

5,431 ft

KDEN

Arrival Elevation

607 ft

KDFW

What aircraft fly this route?

For a 557 NM mission, operators typically deploy:

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

Weather considerations

Pilots flying DEN-DFW should brief METARs and TAFs at both ends, plus any en-route SIGMETs. KDEN is a high-elevation airport β€” brief density altitude on departure.

Frequently asked questions

What is the distance between DEN and DFW?

557 nautical miles (1,032 km / 641 statute miles) great-circle.

How long is the flight from Denver to Dallas?

Approximately 2h 19m block-to-block for a typical commercial jet, depending on aircraft type and winds.

What aircraft typically fly DEN-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?

136Β° true (SE). Track varies along the route due to great-circle curvature.

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