Airport Comparison
| DEN | SBA | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Denver International Airport | Santa Barbara Municipal Airport |
| IATA Code | DEN | SBA |
| ICAO Code | KDEN | KSBA |
| City | Denver | Santa Barbara |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Timezone | America/Denver | America/Los_Angeles |
| Elevation | 5,434 ft | 14 ft |
| Coordinates | 39.860000, -104.670000 | 34.400000, -119.800000 |
Denver (DEN) to Santa Barbara (SBA) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Denver International Airport (DEN) in Denver, United States to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) in Santa Barbara, United States is 1,470 kilometers (913 miles / 794 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying west southwest at a heading of 250°.
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 23:18 in Denver, it's 22:18 in Santa Barbara.
There is a significant elevation difference of 5,420 feet between the two airports. Santa Barbara 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 Santa Barbara (SBA) to Denver (DEN) follows a heading of 61° (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 Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.