Airport Comparison
| DFW | TVL | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport | Lake Tahoe Airport |
| IATA Code | DFW | TVL |
| ICAO Code | KDFW | KTVL |
| City | Dallas-Fort Worth | South Lake Tahoe |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Timezone | America/Chicago | America/Los_Angeles |
| Elevation | 606 ft | 6,268 ft |
| Coordinates | 32.900000, -97.040000 | 38.890000, -120.000000 |
Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to South Lake Tahoe (TVL) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) in Dallas-Fort Worth, United States to Lake Tahoe Airport (TVL) in South Lake Tahoe, United States is 2,166 kilometers (1,346 miles / 1,169 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying west northwest at a heading of 294°.
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 00:17 in Dallas-Fort Worth, it's 22:17 in South Lake Tahoe.
There is a significant elevation difference of 5,662 feet between the two airports. Lake Tahoe Airport sits higher than Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.
The return flight from South Lake Tahoe (TVL) to Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) follows a heading of 101° (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 Lake Tahoe Airport (TVL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.