DEN
Denver International Airport
Denver · United StatesICAO KDEN
Denver International Airport (DEN) is an airport serving Denver, United States, located in the Northern and Western hemispheres at coordinates 39° 51' 42.1" N, 104° 40' 22.8" W. The airport sits at an elevation of 5,431 feet (1,655 meters) above sea level. With 168 direct destinations served by 25 airlines, it is a major international hub for air travel. The local timezone is America/Denver (GMT-6).
Destinations
168
Airlines
25
Elevation ft
5,431/ 1,655m
America/Denver
GMT-6
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Airport Details
IATA Code
DEN
ICAO Code
KDEN
City
Denver
Country
United States
Elevation
5,431 ft
Local Time
09:40 AM (GMT-6)
Coordinates
Latitude:39.8617°
Longitude:-104.6730°
Popular Routes from DEN
| Destination | City | Distance | Flight Time | Type | CO2 (Economy) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ATL | Atlanta, United States | 1,199 mi | 2h 56m | medium-haul | 301 kg | View |
| LAX | Los Angeles, United States | 862 mi | 2h 8m | short-haul | 354 kg | View |
| PHX | Phoenix, United States | 602 mi | 1h 38m | short-haul | 247 kg | View |
| MSP | Minneapolis, United States | 680 mi | 1h 47m | short-haul | 279 kg | View |
| DFW | Dallas-Fort Worth, United States | 641 mi | 1h 43m | short-haul | 263 kg | View |
| DTW | Detroit, United States | 1,123 mi | 2h 48m | medium-haul | 282 kg | View |
| LAS | Las Vegas, United States | 628 mi | 1h 41m | short-haul | 258 kg | View |
| MSY | New Orleans, United States | 1,062 mi | 2h 41m | medium-haul | 267 kg | View |
| SEA | Seattle, United States | 1,024 mi | 2h 36m | medium-haul | 257 kg | View |
| SLC | Salt Lake City, United States | 391 mi | 1h 14m | short-haul | 160 kg | View |
Airlines Operating at DEN
25 active airlines serving Denver International Airport.
AeroMéxico
AMMexico
Air Canada
ACCanada
Air France
AFFrance
AirTran Airways
FLUnited States
Alaska Airlines
ASALASKA
Alitalia
AZItaly
All Nippon Airways
NHJapan
American Airlines
AAUnited States
British Airways
BAUnited Kingdom
Delta Air Lines
DLUnited States
Finnair
AYFinland
Frontier Airlines
F9United States
Great Lakes Airlines
ZKUnited States
Iberia Airlines
IBSpain
Icelandair
FIIceland
JetBlue Airways
B6United States
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines
KLNetherlands
Lufthansa
LHGermany
Lufthansa Cargo
LHGermany
Southwest Airlines
WNUnited States
Spirit Airlines
NKUnited States
US Airways
USUnited States
United Airlines
UAUnited States
Virgin Atlantic Airways
VSUnited Kingdom
Volaris
Y4Mexico
CO2 Emissions Reference
Estimated carbon dioxide emissions per passenger for sample flight distances, based on DEFRA 2024 emission factors.
| Route Type | Distance | Economy | Premium Eco | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-haul | 800 km | 204 kg | 326 kg | 592 kg | 816 kg |
| Medium-haul | 3,000 km | 468 kg | 749 kg | 1357 kg | 1872 kg |
| Long-haul | 8,000 km | 1200 kg | 1920 kg | 3480 kg | 4800 kg |
Values are estimates based on average emission factors. Actual emissions vary by aircraft type, load factor, and routing.
Nearby Airports
Airports closest to Denver International Airport that may serve as alternatives.
| Airport | IATA | City | Country | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport | COS | Colorado Springs | United States | 117 km |
| Cheyenne Regional Jerry Olson Field | CYS | Cheyenne | United States | 144 km |
| Pueblo Memorial Airport | PUB | Pueblo | United States | 175 km |
| Laramie Regional Airport | LAR | Laramie | United States | 182 km |
| Eagle County Regional Airport | EGE | Vail | United States | 194 km |
| Aspen-Pitkin Co/Sardy Field | ASE | Aspen | United States | 202 km |
| Western Neb. Rgnl/William B. Heilig Airport | BFF | Scottsbluff | United States | 241 km |
| Yampa Valley Airport | HDN | Hayden | United States | 227 km |
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ABRAberdeen
Abilene Regional Airport
ABIAbilene
Adak Airport
ADKAdak Island
Akhiok Airport
AKKAkhiok
Akron Canton Regional Airport
CAKAkron
Alakanuk Airport
AUKAlakanuk
San Luis Valley Regional Bergman Field
ALSAlamosa
Albany International Airport
ALBAlbany
Southwest Georgia Regional Airport
ABYAlbany
Albuquerque International Sunport
ABQAlbuquerque
Alexandria International Airport
AEXAlexandria
Allakaket Airport
AETAllakaket
Geographic & Timezone Details
Position
- Latitude (DMS)
- 39° 51' 42.1" N
- Longitude (DMS)
- 104° 40' 22.8" W
- Latitude (Decimal)
- 39.861698
- Longitude (Decimal)
- -104.672997
- Hemisphere
- Northern / Western
Timezone
- IANA Timezone
- America/Denver
- UTC Offset
- GMT-6
- Current Local Time
- 09:40 AM
- Elevation (ft)
- 5,431 ft
- Elevation (m)
- 1,655 m
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the IATA code for Denver International Airport?
The IATA code for Denver International Airport is DEN, and its ICAO code is KDEN. The airport is located in Denver, United States.
How many destinations can you fly to from DEN?
There are 168 direct destinations available from Denver International Airport (DEN) in Denver, United States.
What airlines fly from DEN?
There are 25 airlines operating from DEN, including AeroMéxico, Air Canada, Air France, AirTran Airways, Alaska Airlines, and more.
What timezone is Denver International Airport in?
Denver International Airport is in the America/Denver timezone (GMT-6). The airport is located in the Northern and Western hemispheres.
What is the elevation of Denver International Airport?
Denver International Airport sits at an elevation of 5,431 feet (1,655 meters) above sea level.
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