DFW
Dallas-Fort Worth
United States
1,435 km
892 miles
RKS
Rock Springs
United States
Distance
1,435 km
892 mi / 775 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/Chicago
Heading
316°
northwest

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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.

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