DEN
Denver
United States
3,758 km
2,335 miles
UPL
Upala
Costa Rica
Distance
3,758 km
2,335 mi / 2,029 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
America/Denver
Heading
144°
southeast

Airport Comparison

DEN UPL
Airport Name Denver International Airport Upala Airport
IATA Code DEN UPL
ICAO Code KDEN MRUP
City Denver Upala
Country United States Costa Rica
Timezone America/Denver America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 5,434 ft 184 ft
Coordinates 39.860000, -104.670000 10.890000, -85.020000

Denver (DEN) to Upala (UPL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Denver International Airport (DEN) in Denver, United States to Upala Airport (UPL) in Upala, Costa Rica is 3,758 kilometers (2,335 miles / 2,029 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying southeast at a heading of 144°.

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 an international route connecting United States with Costa Rica. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 11:12 in Denver, it's 12:12 in Upala.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,250 feet between the two airports. Upala 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 Upala (UPL) to Denver (DEN) follows a heading of 332° (north 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 Upala Airport (UPL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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