Plano to Denver flights
Denver lies 1,052 km (654 mi) north-west of Plano, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 6 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.
| Plano | Denver | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 283,558 | 729,019 |
| Elevation | 207 m (679 ft) | 1,636 m (5,367 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) | UTC-6 (America/Denver) |
| Nearest large airport | DAL, 24 km out | DEN, 30 km out |
| Postal codes | 75023–75094 | 80201–80299 |
Clocks in Denver are 1 h behind Plano right now, so a 2 h 6 min journey lands only 1 h 6 min later by the destination clock.
Airports at each end
Leaving Plano
Plano is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Dallas Love Field (DAL), 24 km (15 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,800 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW, 34 km), Fort Worth Meacham International Airport (FTW, 66 km).
Arriving in 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).
| 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 |
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Staying in Denver
Our booking partner lists 628 places to stay in Denver. Of the 521 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (324), and 4 are five-star. Across 169 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.3 out of 10. Guests have left 132,564 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Denver from Plano?
1,052 km (654 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Plano.
How long does it take to get from Plano to Denver by air?
About 2 h 6 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Plano and Denver?
Denver is 1 h behind at the moment (America/Denver against America/Chicago).
Which airports are used for Plano to Denver flights?
Typically Dallas Love Field (DAL) to Denver International Airport (DEN); Denver also has BJC.
Where can I stay in Denver?
Our booking partner lists 628 places to stay in Denver, bookable on this site.
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.