Airport Comparison
| DEN | RTL | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Denver International Airport | Spirit Lake Municipal Airport |
| IATA Code | DEN | RTL |
| ICAO Code | KDEN | K0F3 |
| City | Denver | Spirit Lake |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Timezone | America/Denver | America/Chicago |
| Elevation | 5,434 ft | 1,434 ft |
| Coordinates | 39.860000, -104.670000 | 43.390000, -95.140000 |
Denver (DEN) to Spirit Lake (RTL) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Denver International Airport (DEN) in Denver, United States to Spirit Lake Municipal Airport (RTL) in Spirit Lake, United States is 883 kilometers (549 miles / 477 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying east northeast at a heading of 61°.
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 03:21 in Denver, it's 04:21 in Spirit Lake.
There is a significant elevation difference of 4,000 feet between the two airports. Spirit Lake Municipal 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 Spirit Lake (RTL) to Denver (DEN) follows a heading of 247° (west southwest). 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 Spirit Lake Municipal Airport (RTL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.