Sacramento to Denver flights
Denver lies 1,427 km (887 mi) east of Sacramento, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 35 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.
| Sacramento | Denver | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 524,943 | 729,019 |
| Elevation | 14 m (46 ft) | 1,636 m (5,367 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-7 (America/Los_Angeles) | UTC-6 (America/Denver) |
| Nearest large airport | SMF, 15 km out | DEN, 30 km out |
| Postal codes | 94203–95899 | 80201–80299 |
Clocks in Denver are 1 h ahead of Sacramento right now, so a 2 h 35 min journey lands 3 h 35 min later by the destination clock.
Airports at each end
Leaving Sacramento
Sacramento is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Sacramento International Airport (SMF), 15 km (9 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,605 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Stockton Metropolitan Airport (SCK, 80 km), Buchanan Field (CCR, 82 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 Sacramento?
1,427 km (887 mi) in a straight line, east of Sacramento.
How long does it take to get from Sacramento to Denver by air?
About 2 h 35 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Sacramento and Denver?
Denver is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/Denver against America/Los_Angeles).
Which airports are used for Sacramento to Denver flights?
Typically Sacramento International Airport (SMF) 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
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- 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.