DEN
Denver
United States
1,260 km
783 miles
NJK
El Centro
United States
Distance
1,260 km
783 mi / 680 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/Denver
Heading
235°
southwest

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DEN NJK
Airport Name Denver International Airport El Centro Naf (Vraciu Field) Airport
IATA Code DEN NJK
ICAO Code KDEN KNJK
City Denver El Centro
Country United States United States
Timezone America/Denver America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 5,434 ft -43 ft
Coordinates 39.860000, -104.670000 32.800000, -115.700000

Denver (DEN) to El Centro (NJK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Denver International Airport (DEN) in Denver, United States to El Centro Naf (Vraciu Field) Airport (NJK) in El Centro, United States is 1,260 kilometers (783 miles / 680 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying southwest at a heading of 235°.

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. Despite being a domestic route, there is a 1-hour time difference between the two cities.

Time zone information: When it's 03:33 in Denver, it's 02:33 in El Centro.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,476 feet between the two airports. El Centro Naf (Vraciu Field) 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 El Centro (NJK) to Denver (DEN) follows a heading of 48° (northeast). 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 El Centro Naf (Vraciu Field) Airport (NJK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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