Airport Comparison
| CWF | DEN | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Chennault International Airport | Denver International Airport |
| IATA Code | CWF | DEN |
| ICAO Code | KCWF | KDEN |
| City | Lake Charles | Denver |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Timezone | America/Chicago | America/Denver |
| Elevation | 17 ft | 5,434 ft |
| Coordinates | 30.210000, -93.140000 | 39.860000, -104.670000 |
Lake Charles (CWF) to Denver (DEN) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Chennault International Airport (CWF) in Lake Charles, United States to Denver International Airport (DEN) in Denver, United States is 1,499 kilometers (931 miles / 809 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying northwest at a heading of 319°.
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 14:20 in Lake Charles, it's 13:20 in Denver.
There is a significant elevation difference of 5,417 feet between the two airports. Denver International Airport sits higher than Chennault International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.
The return flight from Denver (DEN) to Lake Charles (CWF) follows a heading of 132° (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 Chennault International Airport (CWF) and Denver International Airport (DEN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.