Airport Comparison
| APA | MSP | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Centennial Airport | Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport |
| IATA Code | APA | MSP |
| ICAO Code | KAPA | KMSP |
| City | Denver | Minneapolis |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Timezone | America/Denver | America/Chicago |
| Elevation | 5,885 ft | 842 ft |
| Coordinates | 39.570000, -104.850000 | 44.880000, -93.220000 |
Denver (APA) to Minneapolis (MSP) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Centennial Airport (APA) in Denver, United States to Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) in Minneapolis, United States is 1,123 kilometers (698 miles / 607 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying northeast at a heading of 55°.
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 11:44 in Denver, it's 12:44 in Minneapolis.
There is a significant elevation difference of 5,043 feet between the two airports. Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport sits lower than Centennial Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.
The return flight from Minneapolis (MSP) to Denver (APA) follows a heading of 242° (west southwest). 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 Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.