DFW to SFO Route Guide
Dallas, United States → San Francisco, United States
Quick answer
KDFW (Dallas, United States) to KSFO (San Francisco, United States) is a 1,270 NM (2,352 km / 1,461 mi) great-circle route with an initial bearing of 290° (WNW). Typical cruise altitude FL350, expected flight time 3h 14m, common aircraft: Boeing 737-800, Airbus A320neo, Airbus A321neo.
Distance
1,270 NM
2,352 km / 1,461 mi
Initial Bearing
290° (WNW)
True heading at departure
Typical Cruise
FL350
35,000 ft
Block Time
3h 14m
Typical jet, no wind correction
Fuel Estimate
5,310 kg
Single-aisle equivalent + reserve
Departure Elevation
607 ft
KDFW
Arrival Elevation
13 ft
KSFO
What aircraft fly this route?
For a 1,270 NM mission, operators typically deploy:
- Boeing 737-800
- Airbus A320neo
- Airbus A321neo
- Boeing 737 MAX 8
Weather considerations
Pilots flying DFW-SFO should brief METARs and TAFs at both ends, plus any en-route SIGMETs.
Frequently asked questions
What is the distance between DFW and SFO?
1,270 nautical miles (2,352 km / 1,461 statute miles) great-circle.
How long is the flight from Dallas to San Francisco?
Approximately 3h 14m block-to-block for a typical commercial jet, depending on aircraft type and winds.
What aircraft typically fly DFW-SFO?
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?
290° true (WNW). Track varies along the route due to great-circle curvature.
Plan your next flight with confidence
Free aviation tools: METAR decoder, fuel calculator, weather, and live tracking.
Start Free →