The flight distance from Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) in Dallas-Fort Worth, United States to Sierra Blanca Regional Airport (RUI) in Ruidoso, United States is 792 kilometers (492 miles / 428 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying west at a heading of 277°.

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 18:21 in Dallas-Fort Worth, it's 17:21 in Ruidoso.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,207 feet between the two airports. Sierra Blanca 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 Ruidoso (RUI) to Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) follows a heading of 92° (east). 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 Sierra Blanca Regional Airport (RUI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.