Airport Comparison
| DFW | RKS | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport | Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport |
| IATA Code | DFW | RKS |
| ICAO Code | KDFW | KRKS |
| City | Dallas-Fort Worth | Rock Springs |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Timezone | America/Chicago | America/Denver |
| Elevation | 606 ft | 6,765 ft |
| Coordinates | 32.900000, -97.040000 | 41.590000, -109.070000 |
Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Rock Springs (RKS) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) in Dallas-Fort Worth, United States to Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport (RKS) in Rock Springs, United States is 1,435 kilometers (892 miles / 775 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying northwest at a heading of 316°.
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 07:54 in Dallas-Fort Worth, it's 06:54 in Rock Springs.
There is a significant elevation difference of 6,158 feet between the two airports. Southwest Wyoming Regional 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 Rock Springs (RKS) to Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) follows a heading of 128° (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 Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport (RKS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.