Airport Comparison
| DEN | PWK | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Denver International Airport | Chicago Executive Airport |
| IATA Code | DEN | PWK |
| ICAO Code | KDEN | KPWK |
| City | Denver | Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Timezone | America/Denver | America/Chicago |
| Elevation | 5,434 ft | 647 ft |
| Coordinates | 39.860000, -104.670000 | 42.100000, -87.900000 |
Denver (DEN) to Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling (PWK) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Denver International Airport (DEN) in Denver, United States to Chicago Executive Airport (PWK) in Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling, United States is 1,427 kilometers (887 miles / 771 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying east northeast at a heading of 75°.
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 00:18 in Denver, it's 01:18 in Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling.
There is a significant elevation difference of 4,787 feet between the two airports. Chicago Executive 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 Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling (PWK) to Denver (DEN) follows a heading of 266° (west). 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 Chicago Executive Airport (PWK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.