Flights to Denver
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
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).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver International Airport | DEN | 30 km (19 mi) | 16,000 ft | 5,431 ft |
| Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport (regional) | BJC | 22 km (14 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 Denver
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denver to Los Angeles | United States | 1,336 km (830 mi) | about 2 h 28 min |
| Denver to Chicago | United States | 1,475 km (917 mi) | about 2 h 38 min |
| Denver to Houston | United States | 1,413 km (878 mi) | about 2 h 34 min |
| Denver to Tijuana | Mexico | 1,344 km (835 mi) | about 2 h 28 min |
| Denver to Phoenix | United States | 943 km (586 mi) | about 1 h 58 min |
| Denver to San Antonio | United States | 1,291 km (802 mi) | about 2 h 24 min |
| Denver to Ciudad Juárez | Mexico | 902 km (560 mi) | about 1 h 54 min |
| Denver to San Diego | United States | 1,341 km (833 mi) | about 2 h 28 min |
| Denver to Dallas | United States | 1,065 km (662 mi) | about 2 h 7 min |
| Denver to Calgary | Canada | 1,442 km (896 mi) | about 2 h 36 min |
| Denver to Mexicali | Mexico | 1,227 km (762 mi) | about 2 h 19 min |
| Denver to Fort Worth | United States | 1,039 km (645 mi) | about 2 h 5 min |
| Denver to San Jose | United States | 1,492 km (927 mi) | about 2 h 40 min |
| Denver to Austin | United States | 1,242 km (772 mi) | about 2 h 21 min |
| Denver to Chihuahua | Mexico | 1,239 km (770 mi) | about 2 h 20 min |
| Denver to Hermosillo | Mexico | 1,304 km (811 mi) | about 2 h 25 min |
| Denver to Winnipeg | Canada | 1,285 km (798 mi) | about 2 h 24 min |
| Denver to Oklahoma City | United States | 811 km (504 mi) | about 1 h 47 min |
| Denver to El Paso | United States | 898 km (558 mi) | about 1 h 54 min |
| Denver to Las Vegas | United States | 974 km (605 mi) | about 2 h |
| Denver to Memphis | United States | 1,412 km (877 mi) | about 2 h 34 min |
| Denver to Albuquerque | United States | 538 km (334 mi) | about 1 h 26 min |
| Denver to Shanghai | China | 10,785 km (6,702 mi) | about 14 h 35 min |
| Denver to Chongqing | China | 11,648 km (7,238 mi) | about 15 h 41 min |
| Denver to Chengdu | China | 11,631 km (7,227 mi) | about 15 h 40 min |
| Denver to Beijing | China | 10,214 km (6,347 mi) | about 13 h 51 min |
| Denver to Istanbul | Turkey | 9,900 km (6,151 mi) | about 13 h 27 min |
| Denver to Tianjin | China | 10,253 km (6,371 mi) | about 13 h 54 min |
| Denver to Wuhan | China | 11,208 km (6,965 mi) | about 15 h 7 min |
| Denver to Lahore | Pakistan | 12,087 km (7,510 mi) | about 16 h 15 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 Denver?
Denver International Airport (DEN) is the closest large airport at 30 km (19 mi). The others, BJC, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is DEN from Denver city centre?
30 km (19 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Denver 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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.