Airport Comparison
| DEN | GRF | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Denver International Airport | Gray Army Air Field (Joint Base Lewis-Mcchord) Airport |
| IATA Code | DEN | GRF |
| ICAO Code | KDEN | KGRF |
| City | Denver | Fort Lewis/Tacoma |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Timezone | America/Denver | America/Los_Angeles |
| Elevation | 5,434 ft | 301 ft |
| Coordinates | 39.860000, -104.670000 | 47.080000, -122.580000 |
Denver (DEN) to Fort Lewis/Tacoma (GRF) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Denver International Airport (DEN) in Denver, United States to Gray Army Air Field (Joint Base Lewis-Mcchord) Airport (GRF) in Fort Lewis/Tacoma, United States is 1,648 kilometers (1,024 miles / 890 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying northwest at a heading of 305°.
This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.
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 00:09 in Denver, it's 23:09 in Fort Lewis/Tacoma.
There is a significant elevation difference of 5,133 feet between the two airports. Gray Army Air Field (Joint Base Lewis-Mcchord) 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 Fort Lewis/Tacoma (GRF) to Denver (DEN) follows a heading of 113° (east 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 Denver International Airport (DEN) and Gray Army Air Field (Joint Base Lewis-Mcchord) Airport (GRF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.