Denver to Lancaster flights
Lancaster lies 1,291 km (802 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 24 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 | Lancaster | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 729,019 | 161,103 |
| Elevation | 1,636 m (5,367 ft) | 718 m (2,356 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-6 (America/Denver) | UTC-7 (America/Los_Angeles) |
| Nearest large airport | DEN, 30 km out | BUR, 59 km out |
| Postal codes | 80201–80299 | 93534–93586 |
Clocks in Lancaster are 1 h behind Denver right now, so a 2 h 24 min journey lands only 1 h 24 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 Lancaster
Lancaster is served by 5 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Hollywood Burbank/Bob Hope Airport (BUR), 59 km (37 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 6,886 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Ontario International Airport (ONT, 87 km), Los Angeles International Airport (LAX, 88 km), Long Beach International Airport (LGB, 98 km), Jack Northrop Field Hawthorne Municipal Airport (HHR, 88 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hollywood Burbank/Bob Hope Airport | BUR | 59 km (37 mi) | 6,886 ft | 778 ft |
| Ontario International Airport | ONT | 87 km (54 mi) | 12,197 ft | 944 ft |
| Los Angeles International Airport | LAX | 88 km (55 mi) | 12,894 ft | 125 ft |
| Long Beach International Airport | LGB | 98 km (61 mi) | 10,000 ft | 60 ft |
| Jack Northrop Field Hawthorne Municipal Airport (regional) | HHR | 88 km (55 mi) | 4,884 ft | 66 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Lancaster from Denver?
1,291 km (802 mi) in a straight line, west of Denver.
How long does it take to get from Denver to Lancaster by air?
About 2 h 24 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 Lancaster?
Lancaster is 1 h behind at the moment (America/Los_Angeles against America/Denver).
Which airports are used for Denver to Lancaster flights?
Typically Denver International Airport (DEN) to Hollywood Burbank/Bob Hope Airport (BUR); Lancaster also has ONT, LAX, LGB, HHR.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
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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.