Denver to Hayward flights
Hayward lies 1,499 km (931 mi) west of Denver, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 40 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Denver | Hayward | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 729,019 | 158,289 |
| Elevation | 1,636 m (5,367 ft) | 32 m (105 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-6 (America/Denver) | UTC-7 (America/Los_Angeles) |
| Nearest large airport | DEN, 30 km out | OAK, 14 km out |
| Postal codes | 80201–80299 | 94540–94557 |
Clocks in Hayward are 1 h behind Denver right now, so a 2 h 40 min journey lands only 1 h 40 min later by the destination clock.
Airports at each end
Leaving Denver
Denver is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Denver International Airport (DEN), 30 km (19 mi) from the centre, whose 16,000-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport (BJC, 22 km).
Arriving in Hayward
Hayward is served by 6 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK), 14 km (9 mi) from the centre, whose 10,520-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are San Francisco International Airport (SFO, 26 km), Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC, 37 km), San Carlos Airport (SQL, 23 km), Buchanan Field (CCR, 36 km), Stockton Metropolitan Airport (SCK, 78 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport | OAK | 14 km (9 mi) | 10,520 ft | 9 ft |
| San Francisco International Airport | SFO | 26 km (16 mi) | 11,870 ft | 13 ft |
| Mineta San Jose International Airport | SJC | 37 km (23 mi) | 11,000 ft | 62 ft |
| San Carlos Airport (regional) | SQL | 23 km (14 mi) | 2,621 ft | 5 ft |
| Buchanan Field (regional) | CCR | 36 km (22 mi) | 5,001 ft | 26 ft |
| Stockton Metropolitan Airport (regional) | SCK | 78 km (48 mi) | 10,245 ft | 33 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Hayward from Denver?
1,499 km (931 mi) in a straight line, west of Denver.
How long does it take to get from Denver to Hayward by air?
About 2 h 40 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Denver and Hayward?
Hayward is 1 h behind at the moment (America/Los_Angeles against America/Denver).
Which airports are used for Denver to Hayward flights?
Typically Denver International Airport (DEN) to Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK); Hayward also has SFO, SJC, SQL, CCR, SCK.
Where these facts come from
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- 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.