DFW to MIA Route Guide

Dallas, United States β†’ Miami, United States

Quick answer

KDFW (Dallas, United States) to KMIA (Miami, United States) is a 973 NM (1,802 km / 1,120 mi) great-circle route with an initial bearing of 112Β° (ESE). Typical cruise altitude FL350, expected flight time 2h 35m, common aircraft: Boeing 737-800, Airbus A320neo, Airbus A321neo.

Distance

973 NM

1,802 km / 1,120 mi

Initial Bearing

112Β° (ESE)

True heading at departure

Typical Cruise

FL350

35,000 ft

Block Time

2h 35m

Typical jet, no wind correction

Fuel Estimate

4,419 kg

Single-aisle equivalent + reserve

Departure Elevation

607 ft

KDFW

Arrival Elevation

8 ft

KMIA

What aircraft fly this route?

For a 973 NM mission, operators typically deploy:

  • Boeing 737-800
  • Airbus A320neo
  • Airbus A321neo
  • Boeing 737 MAX 8

Weather considerations

Pilots flying DFW-MIA should brief METARs and TAFs at both ends, plus any en-route SIGMETs.

Frequently asked questions

What is the distance between DFW and MIA?

973 nautical miles (1,802 km / 1,120 statute miles) great-circle.

How long is the flight from Dallas to Miami?

Approximately 2h 35m block-to-block for a typical commercial jet, depending on aircraft type and winds.

What aircraft typically fly DFW-MIA?

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?

112Β° true (ESE). Track varies along the route due to great-circle curvature.

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