DEN
Denver
United States
1,506 km
936 miles
LAF
Lafayette
United States
Distance
1,506 km
936 mi / 813 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
America/Denver
Heading
82°
east

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DEN LAF
Airport Name Denver International Airport Purdue University Airport
IATA Code DEN LAF
ICAO Code KDEN KLAF
City Denver Lafayette
Country United States United States
Timezone America/Denver America/New_York
Elevation 5,434 ft 606 ft
Coordinates 39.860000, -104.670000 40.410000, -86.940000

Denver (DEN) to Lafayette (LAF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Denver International Airport (DEN) in Denver, United States to Purdue University Airport (LAF) in Lafayette, United States is 1,506 kilometers (936 miles / 813 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying east at a heading of 82°.

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 05:52 in Denver, it's 07:52 in Lafayette.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,828 feet between the two airports. Purdue University 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 Lafayette (LAF) to Denver (DEN) follows a heading of 273° (west). 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 Purdue University Airport (LAF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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