APA
Denver
United States
2,422 km
1,505 miles
TPA
Tampa
United States
Distance
2,422 km
1,505 mi / 1,308 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
America/Denver
Heading
115°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

APA TPA
Airport Name Centennial Airport Tampa International Airport
IATA Code APA TPA
ICAO Code KAPA KTPA
City Denver Tampa
Country United States United States
Timezone America/Denver America/New_York
Elevation 5,885 ft 26 ft
Coordinates 39.570000, -104.850000 27.980000, -82.530000

Denver (APA) to Tampa (TPA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Centennial Airport (APA) in Denver, United States to Tampa International Airport (TPA) in Tampa, United States is 2,422 kilometers (1,505 miles / 1,308 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying east southeast at a heading of 115°.

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 10:35 in Denver, it's 12:35 in Tampa.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,859 feet between the two airports. Tampa 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 Tampa (TPA) to Denver (APA) follows a heading of 308° (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 Tampa International Airport (TPA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.