DEN
Denver
United States
1,536 km
954 miles
PAO
Palo Alto
United States
Distance
1,536 km
954 mi / 829 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/Denver
Heading
266°
west

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DEN PAO
Airport Name Denver International Airport Palo Alto Airport
IATA Code DEN PAO
ICAO Code KDEN KPAO
City Denver Palo Alto
Country United States United States
Timezone America/Denver America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 5,434 ft 7 ft
Coordinates 39.860000, -104.670000 37.460000, -122.120000

Denver (DEN) to Palo Alto (PAO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Denver International Airport (DEN) in Denver, United States to Palo Alto Airport (PAO) in Palo Alto, United States is 1,536 kilometers (954 miles / 829 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying west at a heading of 266°.

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 00:27 in Denver, it's 23:27 in Palo Alto.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,427 feet between the two airports. Palo Alto 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 Palo Alto (PAO) to Denver (DEN) follows a heading of 75° (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 Palo Alto Airport (PAO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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