DEN
Denver
United States
1,866 km
1,160 miles
TYS
Knoxville
United States
Distance
1,866 km
1,160 mi / 1,008 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
America/Denver
Heading
97°
east

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DEN TYS
Airport Name Denver International Airport Mc Ghee Tyson Airport
IATA Code DEN TYS
ICAO Code KDEN KTYS
City Denver Knoxville
Country United States United States
Timezone America/Denver America/New_York
Elevation 5,434 ft 986 ft
Coordinates 39.860000, -104.670000 35.810000, -83.990000

Denver (DEN) to Knoxville (TYS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Denver International Airport (DEN) in Denver, United States to Mc Ghee Tyson Airport (TYS) in Knoxville, United States is 1,866 kilometers (1,160 miles / 1,008 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying east at a heading of 97°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

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 2-hour time difference between the two cities.

Time zone information: When it's 23:15 in Denver, it's 01:15 in Knoxville.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,447 feet between the two airports. Mc Ghee Tyson 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 Knoxville (TYS) to Denver (DEN) follows a heading of 290° (west 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 Mc Ghee Tyson Airport (TYS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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