Airport Comparison
Denver (DEN) to Fort Polk (POE) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Denver International Airport (DEN) in Denver, United States to Maks Army Air Field (POE) in Fort Polk, United States is 1,430 kilometers (888 miles / 772 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying southeast at a heading of 130°.
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 00:25 in Denver, it's 01:25 in Fort Polk.
There is a significant elevation difference of 5,104 feet between the two airports. Maks Army Air 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 Fort Polk (POE) to Denver (DEN) follows a heading of 317° (northwest). 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 Maks Army Air Field (POE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.