DFW to LHR Route Guide
Dallas, United States → London, United Kingdom
Quick answer
KDFW (Dallas, United States) to EGLL (London, United Kingdom) is a 4,118 NM (7,627 km / 4,739 mi) great-circle route with an initial bearing of 42° (NE). Typical cruise altitude FL410, expected flight time 9h 5m, common aircraft: Boeing 777-300ER, Airbus A350-900, Boeing 787-9.
Distance
4,118 NM
7,627 km / 4,739 mi
Initial Bearing
42° (NE)
True heading at departure
Typical Cruise
FL410
41,000 ft
Block Time
9h 5m
Typical jet, no wind correction
Fuel Estimate
13,854 kg
Single-aisle equivalent + reserve
Departure Elevation
607 ft
KDFW
Arrival Elevation
83 ft
EGLL
What aircraft fly this route?
For a 4,118 NM mission, operators typically deploy:
- Boeing 777-300ER
- Airbus A350-900
- Boeing 787-9
- Airbus A330-900neo
Weather considerations
Pilots flying DFW-LHR should brief METARs and TAFs at both ends, plus any en-route SIGMETs. On this long-range mission, plan for an alternate within fuel reserves and review oceanic / NAT track procedures if applicable.
Frequently asked questions
What is the distance between DFW and LHR?
4,118 nautical miles (7,627 km / 4,739 statute miles) great-circle.
How long is the flight from Dallas to London?
Approximately 9h 5m block-to-block for a typical commercial jet, depending on aircraft type and winds.
What aircraft typically fly DFW-LHR?
Common types include Boeing 777-300ER, Airbus A350-900, Boeing 787-9, Airbus A330-900neo depending on operator and demand.
What altitude do flights cruise at?
Most flights at this distance cruise around FL410 (41,000 ft), though winds and traffic affect filed altitude.
What initial heading is the route?
42° true (NE). Track varies along the route due to great-circle curvature.
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