AZA
Phoenix
United States
958 km
596 miles
DEN
Denver
United States
Distance
958 km
596 mi / 518 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
America/Phoenix
Heading
39°
northeast

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AZA DEN
Airport Name Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport Denver International Airport
IATA Code AZA DEN
ICAO Code KIWA KDEN
City Phoenix Denver
Country United States United States
Timezone America/Phoenix America/Denver
Elevation 1,384 ft 5,434 ft
Coordinates 33.310000, -111.660000 39.860000, -104.670000

Phoenix (AZA) to Denver (DEN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA) in Phoenix, United States to Denver International Airport (DEN) in Denver, United States is 958 kilometers (596 miles / 518 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying northeast at a heading of 39°.

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.

Time zone information: When it's 03:19 in Phoenix, it's 03:19 in Denver.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,050 feet between the two airports. Denver International Airport sits higher than Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Denver (DEN) to Phoenix (AZA) follows a heading of 223° (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 Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA) and Denver International Airport (DEN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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