The flight distance from Denver International Airport (DEN) in Denver, United States to Chicago/Rockford International Airport (RFD) in Chicago/Rockford, United States is 1,330 kilometers (826 miles / 718 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying east northeast at a heading of 74°.

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 04:03 in Denver, it's 05:03 in Chicago/Rockford.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,692 feet between the two airports. Chicago/Rockford International 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/Rockford (RFD) to Denver (DEN) follows a heading of 264° (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/Rockford International Airport (RFD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.