The flight distance from Denver International Airport (DEN) in Denver, United States to Salton Sea Airport (SAS) in Salton City, United States is 1,246 kilometers (774 miles / 673 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying west southwest at a heading of 237°.

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 12:50 in Denver, it's 11:50 in Salton City.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,518 feet between the two airports. Salton Sea 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 Salton City (SAS) to Denver (DEN) follows a heading of 51° (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 Salton Sea Airport (SAS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.