BJC
Denver
United States
946 km
588 miles
PHX
Phoenix
United States
Distance
946 km
588 mi / 511 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
America/Denver
Heading
223°
southwest

Airport Comparison

BJC PHX
Airport Name Rocky Mountain Metro Airport Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport
IATA Code BJC PHX
ICAO Code KBJC KPHX
City Denver Phoenix
Country United States United States
Timezone America/Denver America/Phoenix
Elevation 5,673 ft 1,135 ft
Coordinates 39.910000, -105.120000 33.430000, -112.010000

Denver (BJC) to Phoenix (PHX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Rocky Mountain Metro Airport (BJC) in Denver, United States to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) in Phoenix, United States is 946 kilometers (588 miles / 511 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying southwest at a heading of 223°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is a domestic route within United States. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation.

Time zone information: When it's 17:54 in Denver, it's 17:54 in Phoenix.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,539 feet between the two airports. Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport sits lower than Rocky Mountain Metro Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Phoenix (PHX) to Denver (BJC) follows a heading of 38° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Rocky Mountain Metro Airport (BJC) and Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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