Dallas to Columbia flights
Columbia lies 1,469 km (913 mi) east of Dallas, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 38 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Dallas | Columbia | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 1.3 million | 142,416 |
| Elevation | 139 m (456 ft) | 97 m (318 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) | UTC-4 (America/New_York) |
| Nearest large airport | DAL, 8 km out | CAE, 11 km out |
| Postal codes | 75201–75398 | 29201–29292 |
Clocks in Columbia are 1 h ahead of Dallas right now, so a 2 h 38 min journey lands 3 h 38 min later by the destination clock.
Airports at each end
Leaving Dallas
Dallas is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Dallas Love Field (DAL), 8 km (5 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,800 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW, 25 km), Fort Worth Meacham International Airport (FTW, 52 km).
Arriving in Columbia
Columbia is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE), 11 km (7 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,601 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia Metropolitan Airport (regional) | CAE | 11 km (7 mi) | 8,601 ft | 236 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Columbia from Dallas?
1,469 km (913 mi) in a straight line, east of Dallas.
How long does it take to get from Dallas to Columbia by air?
About 2 h 38 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Dallas and Columbia?
Columbia is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/New_York against America/Chicago).
Which airports are used for Dallas to Columbia flights?
Typically Dallas Love Field (DAL) to Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.