Thornton to Fort Worth flights
Fort Worth lies 1,048 km (651 mi) south-east of Thornton, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 6 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.
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| Thornton | Fort Worth | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 133,451 | 1 million |
| Elevation | 1,635 m (5,364 ft) | 203 m (666 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-6 (America/Denver) | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) |
| Nearest large airport | DEN, 25 km out | DFW, 33 km out |
| Postal codes | 80241 | 76101–76199 |
Clocks in Fort Worth are 1 h ahead of Thornton right now, so a 2 h 6 min journey lands 3 h 6 min later by the destination clock.
Airports at each end
Leaving Thornton
Thornton is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Denver International Airport (DEN), 25 km (16 mi) from the centre, whose 16,000-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport (BJC, 13 km).
Arriving in Fort Worth
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 |
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Staying in Fort Worth
Our booking partner lists 270 places to stay in Fort Worth. Of the 203 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (117), and 2 are five-star. Across 138 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.1 out of 10. Guests have left 69,395 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Fort Worth from Thornton?
1,048 km (651 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Thornton.
How long does it take to get from Thornton to Fort Worth by air?
About 2 h 6 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Thornton and Fort Worth?
Fort Worth is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/Chicago against America/Denver).
Which airports are used for Thornton to Fort Worth flights?
Typically Denver International Airport (DEN) to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW); Fort Worth also has DAL, FTW, MWL.
Where can I stay in Fort Worth?
Our booking partner lists 270 places to stay in Fort Worth, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
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- 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.