Airport Comparison
| BWI | DEN | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport | Denver International Airport |
| IATA Code | BWI | DEN |
| ICAO Code | KBWI | KDEN |
| City | Baltimore | Denver |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Timezone | America/New_York | America/Denver |
| Elevation | 143 ft | 5,434 ft |
| Coordinates | 39.180000, -76.670000 | 39.860000, -104.670000 |
Baltimore (BWI) to Denver (DEN) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) in Baltimore, United States to Denver International Airport (DEN) in Denver, United States is 2,393 kilometers (1,487 miles / 1,292 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying west at a heading of 281°.
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 03:20 in Baltimore, it's 01:20 in Denver.
There is a significant elevation difference of 5,290 feet between the two airports. Denver International Airport sits higher than Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.
The return flight from Denver (DEN) to Baltimore (BWI) follows a heading of 83° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.
For more information about these airports, visit the Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) and Denver International Airport (DEN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.