El Paso to Boulder flights
Boulder lies 925 km (574 mi) north of El Paso, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 56 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.
| El Paso | Boulder | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 678,815 | 106,803 |
| Elevation | 1,137 m (3,730 ft) | 1,630 m (5,348 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-6 (America/Denver) | UTC-6 (America/Denver) |
| Nearest large airport | ELP, 12 km out | DEN, 54 km out |
| Postal codes | 79901–88595 | 80301–80314 |
Airports at each end
Leaving El Paso
El Paso is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is El Paso International Airport (ELP), 12 km (7 mi) from the centre, whose 12,020-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Abraham González International Airport (CJS, 15 km), Las Cruces International Airport (LRU, 72 km).
Arriving in Boulder
Boulder is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Denver International Airport (DEN), 54 km (34 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, 18 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver International Airport | DEN | 54 km (34 mi) | 16,000 ft | 5,431 ft |
| Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport (regional) | BJC | 18 km (11 mi) | 9,000 ft | 5,673 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Boulder from El Paso?
925 km (574 mi) in a straight line, north of El Paso.
How long does it take to get from El Paso to Boulder by air?
About 1 h 56 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between El Paso and Boulder?
No, both are on America/Denver at the moment.
Which airports are used for El Paso to Boulder flights?
Typically El Paso International Airport (ELP) to Denver International Airport (DEN); Boulder also has BJC.
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.