IAD to DFW Route Guide
Washington D.C., United States → Dallas, United States
Quick answer
KIAD (Washington D.C., United States) to KDFW (Dallas, United States) is a 1,017 NM (1,883 km / 1,170 mi) great-circle route with an initial bearing of 255° (WSW). Typical cruise altitude FL350, expected flight time 2h 41m, common aircraft: Boeing 737-800, Airbus A320neo, Airbus A321neo.
Distance
1,017 NM
1,883 km / 1,170 mi
Initial Bearing
255° (WSW)
True heading at departure
Typical Cruise
FL350
35,000 ft
Block Time
2h 41m
Typical jet, no wind correction
Fuel Estimate
4,551 kg
Single-aisle equivalent + reserve
Departure Elevation
313 ft
KIAD
Arrival Elevation
607 ft
KDFW
What aircraft fly this route?
For a 1,017 NM mission, operators typically deploy:
- Boeing 737-800
- Airbus A320neo
- Airbus A321neo
- Boeing 737 MAX 8
Weather considerations
Pilots flying IAD-DFW should brief METARs and TAFs at both ends, plus any en-route SIGMETs.
Frequently asked questions
What is the distance between IAD and DFW?
1,017 nautical miles (1,883 km / 1,170 statute miles) great-circle.
How long is the flight from Washington D.C. to Dallas?
Approximately 2h 41m block-to-block for a typical commercial jet, depending on aircraft type and winds.
What aircraft typically fly IAD-DFW?
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?
255° true (WSW). Track varies along the route due to great-circle curvature.
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