DEN
Denver
United States
1,384 km
860 miles
IWS
Houston
United States
Distance
1,384 km
860 mi / 747 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
America/Denver
Heading
141°
southeast

Airport Comparison

DEN IWS
Airport Name Denver International Airport West Houston Airport
IATA Code DEN IWS
ICAO Code KDEN KIWS
City Denver Houston
Country United States United States
Timezone America/Denver America/Chicago
Elevation 5,434 ft 111 ft
Coordinates 39.860000, -104.670000 29.820000, -95.670000

Denver (DEN) to Houston (IWS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Denver International Airport (DEN) in Denver, United States to West Houston Airport (IWS) in Houston, United States is 1,384 kilometers (860 miles / 747 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying southeast at a heading of 141°.

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 03:05 in Denver, it's 04:05 in Houston.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,323 feet between the two airports. West Houston 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 (IWS) to Denver (DEN) follows a heading of 326° (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 West Houston Airport (IWS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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