Airport Comparison
| DEN | NUQ | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Denver International Airport | Moffett Federal Airfield |
| IATA Code | DEN | NUQ |
| ICAO Code | KDEN | KNUQ |
| City | Denver | Mountain View |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Timezone | America/Denver | America/Los_Angeles |
| Elevation | 5,434 ft | 37 ft |
| Coordinates | 39.860000, -104.670000 | 37.420000, -122.050000 |
Denver (DEN) to Mountain View (NUQ) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Denver International Airport (DEN) in Denver, United States to Moffett Federal Airfield (NUQ) in Mountain View, United States is 1,531 kilometers (951 miles / 827 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying west at a heading of 265°.
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 02:05 in Denver, it's 01:05 in Mountain View.
There is a significant elevation difference of 5,397 feet between the two airports. Moffett Federal Airfield sits lower than Denver International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.
The return flight from Mountain View (NUQ) to Denver (DEN) follows a heading of 74° (east northeast). 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 Moffett Federal Airfield (NUQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.