DFW to LHR: Dallas to London

American Airlines' primary Dallas-to-London route. Both AA and BA are oneworld partners. At 9+ hours, aircraft and seat selection are critical decisions — avoid center seats on 777's 3-4-3 layout.

Route Details

Origin: Dallas/Fort Worth International (DFW)
Destination: Heathrow (LHR)
Typical duration: 9h 5m – 9h 45m
Distance: 4,736 mi / 7,622 km
Airlines: American Airlines, British Airways
Aircraft: Boeing 777-200ER, Boeing 787-9, Airbus A350-1000

Best Seats

AA 787-9: economy in 3-3-3. Exit rows and bulkhead for best legroom. On 777: critical to choose A/B/C or J/K/L — never center D/E/G/H for 9 hours.

Baggage Tips

American includes 1 checked bag on most transatlantic fares. AAdvantage Aviator card gives first checked bag free on domestic connections.