Flights to Centennial
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Centennial is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Denver International Airport (DEN), 36 km (22 mi) from the centre, whose 16,000-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport (COS, 87 km), Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport (BJC, 42 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver International Airport | DEN | 36 km (22 mi) | 16,000 ft | 5,431 ft |
| City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport | COS | 87 km (54 mi) | 13,500 ft | 6,187 ft |
| Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport (regional) | BJC | 42 km (26 mi) | 9,000 ft | 5,673 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 16,000 ft, DEN can take the largest long-haul aircraft, so direct intercontinental flights are physically possible here. The airport sits at 5,431 ft; that altitude thins the air enough to affect take-off performance on hot days, which is why summer departures from high airports are sometimes weight-restricted.
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Routes to and from Centennial
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Centennial to Los Angeles | United States | 1,337 km (831 mi) | about 2 h 28 min |
| Centennial to Chicago | United States | 1,471 km (914 mi) | about 2 h 38 min |
| Centennial to Houston | United States | 1,394 km (866 mi) | about 2 h 32 min |
| Centennial to Tijuana | Mexico | 1,343 km (834 mi) | about 2 h 28 min |
| Centennial to Phoenix | United States | 937 km (582 mi) | about 1 h 57 min |
| Centennial to San Antonio | United States | 1,271 km (790 mi) | about 2 h 23 min |
| Centennial to Ciudad Juárez | Mexico | 885 km (550 mi) | about 1 h 53 min |
| Centennial to San Diego | United States | 1,340 km (832 mi) | about 2 h 28 min |
| Centennial to Dallas | United States | 1,046 km (650 mi) | about 2 h 5 min |
| Centennial to Calgary | Canada | 1,462 km (909 mi) | about 2 h 37 min |
| Centennial to Mexicali | Mexico | 1,223 km (760 mi) | about 2 h 19 min |
| Centennial to Fort Worth | United States | 1,020 km (633 mi) | about 2 h 3 min |
| Centennial to Austin | United States | 1,222 km (759 mi) | about 2 h 19 min |
| Centennial to Chihuahua | Mexico | 1,222 km (759 mi) | about 2 h 19 min |
| Centennial to Hermosillo | Mexico | 1,293 km (803 mi) | about 2 h 24 min |
| Centennial to Winnipeg | Canada | 1,297 km (806 mi) | about 2 h 25 min |
| Centennial to Oklahoma City | United States | 794 km (493 mi) | about 1 h 46 min |
| Centennial to El Paso | United States | 882 km (548 mi) | about 1 h 53 min |
| Centennial to Las Vegas | United States | 976 km (607 mi) | about 2 h |
| Centennial to Memphis | United States | 1,398 km (869 mi) | about 2 h 33 min |
| Centennial to Albuquerque | United States | 524 km (325 mi) | about 1 h 25 min |
| Centennial to Milwaukee | United States | 1,466 km (911 mi) | about 2 h 38 min |
| Centennial to Shanghai | China | 10,805 km (6,714 mi) | about 14 h 36 min |
| Centennial to Chongqing | China | 11,668 km (7,250 mi) | about 15 h 43 min |
| Centennial to Chengdu | China | 11,651 km (7,240 mi) | about 15 h 41 min |
| Centennial to Beijing | China | 10,234 km (6,359 mi) | about 13 h 52 min |
| Centennial to Istanbul | Turkey | 9,909 km (6,157 mi) | about 13 h 27 min |
| Centennial to Tianjin | China | 10,273 km (6,383 mi) | about 13 h 55 min |
| Centennial to Wuhan | China | 11,228 km (6,977 mi) | about 15 h 9 min |
| Centennial to Lahore | Pakistan | 12,105 km (7,521 mi) | about 16 h 16 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 Centennial?
Denver International Airport (DEN) is the closest large airport at 36 km (22 mi). The others, COS, BJC, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is DEN from Centennial city centre?
36 km (22 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Centennial 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 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel 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.