PDX to DFW Route Guide
Portland, United States → Dallas, United States
Quick answer
KPDX (Portland, United States) to KDFW (Dallas, United States) is a 1,402 NM (2,597 km / 1,613 mi) great-circle route with an initial bearing of 114° (ESE). Typical cruise altitude FL350, expected flight time 3h 32m, common aircraft: Boeing 737-800, Airbus A320neo, Airbus A321neo.
Distance
1,402 NM
2,597 km / 1,613 mi
Initial Bearing
114° (ESE)
True heading at departure
Typical Cruise
FL350
35,000 ft
Block Time
3h 32m
Typical jet, no wind correction
Fuel Estimate
5,706 kg
Single-aisle equivalent + reserve
Departure Elevation
31 ft
KPDX
Arrival Elevation
607 ft
KDFW
What aircraft fly this route?
For a 1,402 NM mission, operators typically deploy:
- Boeing 737-800
- Airbus A320neo
- Airbus A321neo
- Boeing 737 MAX 8
Weather considerations
Pilots flying PDX-DFW should brief METARs and TAFs at both ends, plus any en-route SIGMETs.
Frequently asked questions
What is the distance between PDX and DFW?
1,402 nautical miles (2,597 km / 1,613 statute miles) great-circle.
How long is the flight from Portland to Dallas?
Approximately 3h 32m block-to-block for a typical commercial jet, depending on aircraft type and winds.
What aircraft typically fly PDX-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?
114° true (ESE). Track varies along the route due to great-circle curvature.
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