DEN
Denver
United States
3,854 km
2,395 miles
MRI
Anchorage
United States
Distance
3,854 km
2,395 mi / 2,081 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Denver
Heading
323°
northwest

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DEN MRI
Airport Name Denver International Airport Merrill Field
IATA Code DEN MRI
ICAO Code KDEN PAMR
City Denver Anchorage
Country United States United States
Timezone America/Denver America/Anchorage
Elevation 5,434 ft 143 ft
Coordinates 39.860000, -104.670000 61.200000, -149.800000

Denver (DEN) to Anchorage (MRI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Denver International Airport (DEN) in Denver, United States to Merrill Field (MRI) in Anchorage, United States is 3,854 kilometers (2,395 miles / 2,081 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying northwest at a heading of 323°.

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 2-hour time difference between the two cities.

Time zone information: When it's 02:05 in Denver, it's 00:05 in Anchorage.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,291 feet between the two airports. Merrill Field sits lower than Denver International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Anchorage (MRI) to Denver (DEN) follows a heading of 107° (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 Merrill Field (MRI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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