CUE
Cuenca
Ecuador
5,428 km
3,373 miles
DEN
Denver
United States
Distance
5,428 km
3,373 mi / 2,931 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Guayaquil
Heading
334°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

CUE DEN
Airport Name Mariscal Lamar Airport Denver International Airport
IATA Code CUE DEN
ICAO Code SECU KDEN
City Cuenca Denver
Country Ecuador United States
Timezone America/Guayaquil America/Denver
Elevation 8,306 ft 5,434 ft
Coordinates -2.890000, -78.980000 39.860000, -104.670000

Cuenca (CUE) to Denver (DEN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mariscal Lamar Airport (CUE) in Cuenca, Ecuador to Denver International Airport (DEN) in Denver, United States is 5,428 kilometers (3,373 miles / 2,931 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying north northwest at a heading of 334°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Ecuador with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 18:11 in Cuenca, it's 16:11 in Denver.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,872 feet between the two airports. Denver International Airport sits lower than Mariscal Lamar Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Denver (DEN) to Cuenca (CUE) follows a heading of 145° (southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Mariscal Lamar Airport (CUE) and Denver International Airport (DEN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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