Flights to Wichita Falls
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Wichita Falls is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Wichita Falls Municipal Airport / Sheppard Air Force Base (SPS), 8 km (5 mi) from the centre, whose 13,100-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Lawton Fort Sill Regional Airport (LAW, 73 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wichita Falls Municipal Airport / Sheppard Air Force Base (regional) | SPS | 8 km (5 mi) | 13,100 ft | 1,019 ft |
| Lawton Fort Sill Regional Airport (regional) | LAW | 73 km (45 mi) | 8,599 ft | 1,110 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 13,100 ft, SPS can take the largest long-haul aircraft, so direct intercontinental flights are physically possible here. The airport sits at 1,019 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Wichita Falls
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wichita Falls to Chicago | United States | 1,296 km (805 mi) | about 2 h 25 min |
| Wichita Falls to Houston | United States | 548 km (341 mi) | about 1 h 27 min |
| Wichita Falls to Phoenix | United States | 1,257 km (781 mi) | about 2 h 22 min |
| Wichita Falls to Santiago de Querétaro | Mexico | 1,493 km (928 mi) | about 2 h 40 min |
| Wichita Falls to León de los Aldama | Mexico | 1,456 km (905 mi) | about 2 h 37 min |
| Wichita Falls to San Antonio | United States | 499 km (310 mi) | about 1 h 23 min |
| Wichita Falls to Ciudad Juárez | Mexico | 783 km (487 mi) | about 1 h 45 min |
| Wichita Falls to Dallas | United States | 201 km (125 mi) | about 1 h |
| Wichita Falls to Monterrey | Mexico | 932 km (579 mi) | about 1 h 57 min |
| Wichita Falls to Fort Worth | United States | 171 km (106 mi) | about 58 min |
| Wichita Falls to Austin | United States | 412 km (256 mi) | about 1 h 17 min |
| Wichita Falls to Chihuahua | Mexico | 930 km (578 mi) | about 1 h 57 min |
| Wichita Falls to Indianapolis | United States | 1,274 km (792 mi) | about 2 h 23 min |
| Wichita Falls to Hermosillo | Mexico | 1,297 km (806 mi) | about 2 h 25 min |
| Wichita Falls to Culiacán | Mexico | 1,329 km (826 mi) | about 2 h 27 min |
| Wichita Falls to Torreón | Mexico | 1,045 km (649 mi) | about 2 h 5 min |
| Wichita Falls to Denver | United States | 867 km (539 mi) | about 1 h 52 min |
| Wichita Falls to San Luis Potosí | Mexico | 1,330 km (826 mi) | about 2 h 27 min |
| Wichita Falls to Aguascalientes | Mexico | 1,388 km (863 mi) | about 2 h 32 min |
| Wichita Falls to Saltillo | Mexico | 974 km (605 mi) | about 2 h |
| Wichita Falls to Nashville | United States | 1,094 km (680 mi) | about 2 h 9 min |
| Wichita Falls to Oklahoma City | United States | 194 km (121 mi) | about 1 h |
| Wichita Falls to Shanghai | China | 11,649 km (7,238 mi) | about 15 h 41 min |
| Wichita Falls to Chongqing | China | 12,482 km (7,756 mi) | about 16 h 45 min |
| Wichita Falls to Chengdu | China | 12,454 km (7,739 mi) | about 16 h 43 min |
| Wichita Falls to Beijing | China | 11,058 km (6,871 mi) | about 14 h 56 min |
| Wichita Falls to Guangzhou | China | 12,840 km (7,978 mi) | about 17 h 13 min |
| Wichita Falls to Shenzhen | China | 12,854 km (7,987 mi) | about 17 h 14 min |
| Wichita Falls to Istanbul | Turkey | 10,100 km (6,276 mi) | about 13 h 42 min |
| Wichita Falls to Tianjin | China | 11,100 km (6,897 mi) | about 14 h 59 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 Wichita Falls?
Wichita Falls Municipal Airport / Sheppard Air Force Base (SPS) is the closest large airport at 8 km (5 mi). The others, LAW, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is SPS from Wichita Falls city centre?
8 km (5 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Wichita Falls 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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.