Airport Comparison
| APA | DFW | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Centennial Airport | Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport |
| IATA Code | APA | DFW |
| ICAO Code | KAPA | KDFW |
| City | Denver | Dallas-Fort Worth |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Timezone | America/Denver | America/Chicago |
| Elevation | 5,885 ft | 606 ft |
| Coordinates | 39.570000, -104.850000 | 32.900000, -97.040000 |
Denver (APA) to Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Centennial Airport (APA) in Denver, United States to Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) in Dallas-Fort Worth, United States is 1,019 kilometers (633 miles / 550 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying southeast at a heading of 134°.
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 01:39 in Denver, it's 02:39 in Dallas-Fort Worth.
There is a significant elevation difference of 5,279 feet between the two airports. Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport sits lower than Centennial Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.
The return flight from Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Denver (APA) follows a heading of 319° (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 Centennial Airport (APA) and Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.