DEN
Denver
United States
3,898 km
2,422 miles
MTX
Fairbanks
United States
Distance
3,898 km
2,422 mi / 2,105 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Denver
Heading
330°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

DEN MTX
Airport Name Denver International Airport Metro Field
IATA Code DEN MTX
ICAO Code KDEN KMTF
City Denver Fairbanks
Country United States United States
Timezone America/Denver America/Anchorage
Elevation 5,434 ft 432 ft
Coordinates 39.860000, -104.670000 64.810000, -147.760000

Denver (DEN) to Fairbanks (MTX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Denver International Airport (DEN) in Denver, United States to Metro Field (MTX) in Fairbanks, United States is 3,898 kilometers (2,422 miles / 2,105 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying north northwest at a heading of 330°.

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 03:18 in Denver, it's 01:18 in Fairbanks.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,002 feet between the two airports. Metro Field sits lower than Denver International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Fairbanks (MTX) to Denver (DEN) follows a heading of 114° (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 Metro Field (MTX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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