Airport Comparison
| DFW | FCS | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport | Butts Army Air Field (Fort Carson) Airport |
| IATA Code | DFW | FCS |
| ICAO Code | KDFW | KFCS |
| City | Dallas-Fort Worth | Fort Carson |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Timezone | America/Chicago | America/Denver |
| Elevation | 606 ft | 5,874 ft |
| Coordinates | 32.900000, -97.040000 | 38.680000, -104.760000 |
Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Fort Carson (FCS) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) in Dallas-Fort Worth, United States to Butts Army Air Field (Fort Carson) Airport (FCS) in Fort Carson, United States is 947 kilometers (588 miles / 511 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying northwest at a heading of 315°.
This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.
This is a domestic route within United States. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation. Despite being a domestic route, there is a 1-hour time difference between the two cities.
Time zone information: When it's 05:14 in Dallas-Fort Worth, it's 04:14 in Fort Carson.
There is a significant elevation difference of 5,268 feet between the two airports. Butts Army Air Field (Fort Carson) Airport sits higher than Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.
The return flight from Fort Carson (FCS) to Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) follows a heading of 130° (southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.
For more information about these airports, visit the Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) and Butts Army Air Field (Fort Carson) Airport (FCS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.