Airport Comparison
| DEN | SPS | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Denver International Airport | Sheppard Afb/Wichita Falls Municipal Airport |
| IATA Code | DEN | SPS |
| ICAO Code | KDEN | KSPS |
| City | Denver | Wichita Falls |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Timezone | America/Denver | America/Chicago |
| Elevation | 5,434 ft | 1,019 ft |
| Coordinates | 39.860000, -104.670000 | 33.990000, -98.490000 |
Denver (DEN) to Wichita Falls (SPS) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Denver International Airport (DEN) in Denver, United States to Sheppard Afb/Wichita Falls Municipal Airport (SPS) in Wichita Falls, United States is 853 kilometers (530 miles / 460 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying southeast at a heading of 138°.
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 05:51 in Denver, it's 06:51 in Wichita Falls.
There is a significant elevation difference of 4,415 feet between the two airports. Sheppard Afb/Wichita Falls 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 Wichita Falls (SPS) to Denver (DEN) follows a heading of 322° (northwest). 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 Sheppard Afb/Wichita Falls Municipal Airport (SPS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.