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 22:46 in Denver, it's 23:46 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.