# Distance from Denver (DEN) to Hays (HYS)

> 478 km · estimated flight time 2h · Regional route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 478 km / 297 mi / 258 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 2h
- **Heading**: 102° (east southeast)
- **Return heading**: 285° (west northwest)
- **Classification**: Regional
- **Type**: Domestic (United States)
- **Time difference**: +1h (When it's 01:05 in Denver, it's 02:05 in Hays)
- **Elevation difference**: 3,435 ft (HYS is lower than DEN)

## Airports

### [Denver International Airport (DEN)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/den-denver-denver-international-airport/1ef266df-1706-67b6-bf3a-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Denver, United States
- ICAO: KDEN
- Timezone: America/Denver
- Coordinates: 39.860000, -104.670000
- Elevation: 5,434 ft

### [Hays Regional Airport (HYS)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/hys-hays-hays-regional-airport/1ef266df-21f7-6d96-88ed-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Hays, United States
- ICAO: KHYS
- Timezone: America/Chicago
- Coordinates: 38.840000, -99.270000
- Elevation: 1,999 ft

## Route notes

This is a short regional route, typically operated by turboprop or small regional jet aircraft. Flight time is minimal and passengers can expect a quick, efficient journey.

Time-zone information: When it's 01:05 in Denver, it's 02:05 in Hays.

## Related

- [Denver International Airport (DEN)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/den-denver-denver-international-airport/1ef266df-1706-67b6-bf3a-06bb2780ed98)
- [Hays Regional Airport (HYS)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/hys-hays-hays-regional-airport/1ef266df-21f7-6d96-88ed-06bb2780ed98)
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