Airport Comparison
| DFW | PMD | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport | Palmdale Usaf Plant 42 Airport |
| IATA Code | DFW | PMD |
| ICAO Code | KDFW | KPMD |
| City | Dallas-Fort Worth | Palmdale |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Timezone | America/Chicago | America/Los_Angeles |
| Elevation | 606 ft | 2,543 ft |
| Coordinates | 32.900000, -97.040000 | 34.630000, -118.080000 |
Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Palmdale (PMD) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) in Dallas-Fort Worth, United States to Palmdale Usaf Plant 42 Airport (PMD) in Palmdale, United States is 1,951 kilometers (1,212 miles / 1,053 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying west northwest at a heading of 281°.
This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.
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 2-hour time difference between the two cities.
Time zone information: When it's 16:42 in Dallas-Fort Worth, it's 14:42 in Palmdale.
There is a significant elevation difference of 1,936 feet between the two airports. Palmdale Usaf Plant 42 Airport sits higher than Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport.
The return flight from Palmdale (PMD) to Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) follows a heading of 90° (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 Palmdale Usaf Plant 42 Airport (PMD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.