The flight distance from Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) in Dallas-Fort Worth, United States to Ellsworth Afb Airport (RCA) in Rapid City, United States is 1,356 kilometers (843 miles / 732 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying north northwest at a heading of 339°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

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 1-hour time difference between the two cities.

Time zone information: When it's 01:29 in Dallas-Fort Worth, it's 00:29 in Rapid City.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,670 feet between the two airports. Ellsworth Afb Airport sits higher than Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport.

The return flight from Rapid City (RCA) to Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) follows a heading of 155° (south southeast). 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 Ellsworth Afb Airport (RCA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.