DEN
Denver
United States
1,431 km
889 miles
EFD
Houston
United States
Distance
1,431 km
889 mi / 773 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
America/Denver
Heading
140°
southeast

Airport Comparison

DEN EFD
Airport Name Denver International Airport Ellington Airport
IATA Code DEN EFD
ICAO Code KDEN KEFD
City Denver Houston
Country United States United States
Timezone America/Denver America/Chicago
Elevation 5,434 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 39.860000, -104.670000 29.610000, -95.160000

Denver (DEN) to Houston (EFD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Denver International Airport (DEN) in Denver, United States to Ellington Airport (EFD) in Houston, United States is 1,431 kilometers (889 miles / 773 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying southeast at a heading of 140°.

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 03:30 in Denver, it's 04:30 in Houston.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,401 feet between the two airports. Ellington Airport sits lower than Denver International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Houston (EFD) to Denver (DEN) follows a heading of 325° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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