DEN
Denver
United States
1,479 km
919 miles
GLS
Galveston
United States
Distance
1,479 km
919 mi / 799 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
America/Denver
Heading
140°
southeast

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DEN GLS
Airport Name Denver International Airport Scholes International At Galveston Airport
IATA Code DEN GLS
ICAO Code KDEN KGLS
City Denver Galveston
Country United States United States
Timezone America/Denver America/Chicago
Elevation 5,434 ft 6 ft
Coordinates 39.860000, -104.670000 29.270000, -94.860000

Denver (DEN) to Galveston (GLS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Denver International Airport (DEN) in Denver, United States to Scholes International At Galveston Airport (GLS) in Galveston, United States is 1,479 kilometers (919 miles / 799 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 03:22 in Denver, it's 04:22 in Galveston.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,428 feet between the two airports. Scholes International At Galveston 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 Galveston (GLS) 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 Scholes International At Galveston Airport (GLS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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