Flights to Fort Worth
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Fort Worth is served by 4 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW), 33 km (21 mi) from the centre, whose 13,401-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Dallas Love Field (DAL, 46 km), Fort Worth Meacham International Airport (FTW, 11 km), Mineral Wells Regional Airport (MWL, 69 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas Fort Worth International Airport | DFW | 33 km (21 mi) | 13,401 ft | 607 ft |
| Dallas Love Field | DAL | 46 km (29 mi) | 8,800 ft | 487 ft |
| Fort Worth Meacham International Airport (regional) | FTW | 11 km (7 mi) | 7,502 ft | 710 ft |
| Mineral Wells Regional Airport (regional) | MWL | 69 km (43 mi) | 5,996 ft | 974 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 13,401 ft, DFW can take the largest long-haul aircraft, so direct intercontinental flights are physically possible here. The airport sits at 607 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Fort Worth
Straight-line distance and an estimated block time for the city pairs people search for most. Each opens a page with both ends’ airports, the time-zone shift and what changes on arrival.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Worth to Mexico City | Mexico | 1,489 km (925 mi) | about 2 h 40 min |
| Fort Worth to Chicago | United States | 1,325 km (824 mi) | about 2 h 27 min |
| Fort Worth to Houston | United States | 378 km (235 mi) | about 1 h 14 min |
| Fort Worth to Iztapalapa | Mexico | 1,497 km (930 mi) | about 2 h 40 min |
| Fort Worth to Phoenix | United States | 1,376 km (855 mi) | about 2 h 31 min |
| Fort Worth to Ecatepec de Morelos | Mexico | 1,469 km (913 mi) | about 2 h 38 min |
| Fort Worth to Santiago de Querétaro | Mexico | 1,383 km (860 mi) | about 2 h 31 min |
| Fort Worth to León de los Aldama | Mexico | 1,360 km (845 mi) | about 2 h 30 min |
| Fort Worth to San Antonio | United States | 384 km (238 mi) | about 1 h 15 min |
| Fort Worth to Ciudad Juárez | Mexico | 867 km (539 mi) | about 1 h 52 min |
| Fort Worth to Zapopan | Mexico | 1,464 km (909 mi) | about 2 h 38 min |
| Fort Worth to Guadalajara | Mexico | 1,467 km (911 mi) | about 2 h 38 min |
| Fort Worth to Gustavo Adolfo Madero | Mexico | 1,482 km (921 mi) | about 2 h 39 min |
| Fort Worth to Monterrey | Mexico | 835 km (519 mi) | about 1 h 49 min |
| Fort Worth to Ciudad Nezahualcoyotl | Mexico | 1,491 km (927 mi) | about 2 h 40 min |
| Fort Worth to Austin | United States | 276 km (172 mi) | about 1 h 6 min |
| Fort Worth to Chihuahua | Mexico | 953 km (592 mi) | about 1 h 58 min |
| Fort Worth to Indianapolis | United States | 1,269 km (789 mi) | about 2 h 23 min |
| Fort Worth to Naucalpan de Juárez | Mexico | 1,485 km (923 mi) | about 2 h 39 min |
| Fort Worth to Hermosillo | Mexico | 1,362 km (846 mi) | about 2 h 30 min |
| Fort Worth to Culiacán | Mexico | 1,318 km (819 mi) | about 2 h 26 min |
| Fort Worth to Morelia | Mexico | 1,498 km (931 mi) | about 2 h 40 min |
| Fort Worth to Shanghai | China | 11,820 km (7,344 mi) | about 15 h 54 min |
| Fort Worth to Chongqing | China | 12,646 km (7,858 mi) | about 16 h 58 min |
| Fort Worth to Chengdu | China | 12,616 km (7,839 mi) | about 16 h 55 min |
| Fort Worth to Beijing | China | 11,225 km (6,975 mi) | about 15 h 8 min |
| Fort Worth to Guangzhou | China | 13,009 km (8,084 mi) | about 17 h 26 min |
| Fort Worth to Shenzhen | China | 13,024 km (8,093 mi) | about 17 h 27 min |
| Fort Worth to Istanbul | Turkey | 10,140 km (6,301 mi) | about 13 h 45 min |
| Fort Worth to Tianjin | China | 11,267 km (7,001 mi) | about 15 h 12 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Common questions
Which airport should I fly into for Fort Worth?
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) is the closest large airport at 33 km (21 mi). The others, DAL, FTW, MWL, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is DFW from Fort Worth city centre?
33 km (21 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Fort Worth on this site?
Very soon: our airline partner is switching live fares on for this site. Hotels can be booked now.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
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.