DEN
Denver
United States
1,602 km
996 miles
SLE
Salem
United States
Distance
1,602 km
996 mi / 865 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/Denver
Heading
297°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

DEN SLE
Airport Name Denver International Airport Mcnary Field
IATA Code DEN SLE
ICAO Code KDEN KSLE
City Denver Salem
Country United States United States
Timezone America/Denver America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 5,434 ft 213 ft
Coordinates 39.860000, -104.670000 44.910000, -123.000000

Denver (DEN) to Salem (SLE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Denver International Airport (DEN) in Denver, United States to Mcnary Field (SLE) in Salem, United States is 1,602 kilometers (996 miles / 865 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying west northwest at a heading of 297°.

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 1-hour time difference between the two cities.

Time zone information: When it's 06:54 in Denver, it's 05:54 in Salem.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,220 feet between the two airports. Mcnary 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 Salem (SLE) 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 Mcnary Field (SLE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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