DEN
Denver
United States
3,959 km
2,460 miles
DRF
Kenai
United States
Distance
3,959 km
2,460 mi / 2,138 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Denver
Heading
322°
northwest

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DEN DRF
Airport Name Denver International Airport Drift River Airport
IATA Code DEN DRF
ICAO Code KDEN 3AK5
City Denver Kenai
Country United States United States
Timezone America/Denver America/Anchorage
Elevation 5,434 ft 30 ft
Coordinates 39.860000, -104.670000 60.590000, -152.160000

Denver (DEN) to Kenai (DRF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Denver International Airport (DEN) in Denver, United States to Drift River Airport (DRF) in Kenai, United States is 3,959 kilometers (2,460 miles / 2,138 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying northwest at a heading of 322°.

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 04:30 in Denver, it's 02:30 in Kenai.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,404 feet between the two airports. Drift River Airport sits lower than Denver International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Kenai (DRF) to Denver (DEN) follows a heading of 104° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Denver International Airport (DEN) and Drift River Airport (DRF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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