DFW to LAX Route Guide
Dallas, United States → Los Angeles, United States
Quick answer
KDFW (Dallas, United States) to KLAX (Los Angeles, United States) is a 1,071 NM (1,983 km / 1,232 mi) great-circle route with an initial bearing of 279° (W). Typical cruise altitude FL350, expected flight time 2h 48m, common aircraft: Boeing 737-800, Airbus A320neo, Airbus A321neo.
Distance
1,071 NM
1,983 km / 1,232 mi
Initial Bearing
279° (W)
True heading at departure
Typical Cruise
FL350
35,000 ft
Block Time
2h 48m
Typical jet, no wind correction
Fuel Estimate
4,713 kg
Single-aisle equivalent + reserve
Departure Elevation
607 ft
KDFW
Arrival Elevation
128 ft
KLAX
What aircraft fly this route?
For a 1,071 NM mission, operators typically deploy:
- Boeing 737-800
- Airbus A320neo
- Airbus A321neo
- Boeing 737 MAX 8
Weather considerations
Pilots flying DFW-LAX should brief METARs and TAFs at both ends, plus any en-route SIGMETs.
Frequently asked questions
What is the distance between DFW and LAX?
1,071 nautical miles (1,983 km / 1,232 statute miles) great-circle.
How long is the flight from Dallas to Los Angeles?
Approximately 2h 48m block-to-block for a typical commercial jet, depending on aircraft type and winds.
What aircraft typically fly DFW-LAX?
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?
279° true (W). Track varies along the route due to great-circle curvature.
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