Airport Comparison
| CBF | DEN | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Council Bluffs Municipal Airport | Denver International Airport |
| IATA Code | CBF | DEN |
| ICAO Code | KCBF | KDEN |
| City | Council Bluffs | Denver |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Timezone | America/Chicago | America/Denver |
| Elevation | 1,245 ft | 5,434 ft |
| Coordinates | 41.260000, -95.760000 | 39.860000, -104.670000 |
Council Bluffs (CBF) to Denver (DEN) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Council Bluffs Municipal Airport (CBF) in Council Bluffs, United States to Denver International Airport (DEN) in Denver, United States is 768 kilometers (477 miles / 415 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying west at a heading of 261°.
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. Despite being a domestic route, there is a 1-hour time difference between the two cities.
Time zone information: When it's 06:50 in Council Bluffs, it's 05:50 in Denver.
There is a significant elevation difference of 4,189 feet between the two airports. Denver International Airport sits higher than Council Bluffs Municipal Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.
The return flight from Denver (DEN) to Council Bluffs (CBF) follows a heading of 75° (east 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 Council Bluffs Municipal Airport (CBF) and Denver International Airport (DEN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.