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Airport Reference

Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)

Dallas, United States

IATA CodeDFW
ICAO CodeKDFW
CityDallas
CountryUnited States
Time ZoneAmerica/Chicago
Coordinates32.8998, -97.0403
Elevation607 ft / 185 m above sea level
State/RegionTexas

Booking Through DFW Across GDS Systems

The same availability check looks different depending on the GDS in front of you. Here's the pattern for a generic search into DFW, using DFW as the destination:

Amadeus:  AN15JULLHRDFW
Sabre:    A15JUNLHRDFW
Galileo:  A/15JUNLHRDFW

Swap in the actual origin code and date for a live search — the structure (date, then city pair) stays the same across systems.

Distance & Flight Time from Other Major Hubs

Real, calculated straight-line distances (great-circle) and a rough nonstop flight-time estimate:

HubDistanceEst. Flight Time
LHR (London)7,628 km / 4,740 mi≈ 9.0h nonstop
JFK (New York)2,235 km / 1,389 mi≈ 2.6h nonstop
DXB (Dubai)12,919 km / 8,028 mi≈ 15.2h nonstop
SIN (Singapore)15,612 km / 9,701 mi≈ 18.4h nonstop
SYD (Sydney)13,808 km / 8,580 mi≈ 16.2h nonstop

Flight time is a rough estimate based on typical long-haul cruise speed — actual routing, wind, and aircraft type will change the real duration.

Connection Notes for DFW

New York is the closest of the listed hubs to DFW, at roughly 2.6 hours nonstop, while Singapore is the furthest, at roughly 18.4 hours. When an itinerary routes a client through DFW as a connection point rather than a final destination, it's worth confirming minimum connection time directly with the airport or airline — this varies by terminal and by whether the connection involves a change of airline alliance.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the IATA code for Dallas?

The main IATA airport code for Dallas is DFW — Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport.

What time zone is Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport in?

Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport operates on America/Chicago time.

How does DFW appear in a GDS PNR?

In a flight segment line, DFW appears as the three-letter origin or destination code, e.g. a route shown as ...DFW... in Amadeus, Sabre, Galileo, or Worldspan.

Which major hub is closest to DFW?

Of the reference hubs listed on this page, New York is the closest to DFW, at an estimated 2.6 hours nonstop flight time.

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