Airport Comparison
| DEN | WAL | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Denver International Airport | Wallops Flight Facility Airport |
| IATA Code | DEN | WAL |
| ICAO Code | KDEN | KWAL |
| City | Denver | Wallops Island |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Timezone | America/Denver | America/New_York |
| Elevation | 5,434 ft | 40 ft |
| Coordinates | 39.860000, -104.670000 | 37.940000, -75.470000 |
Denver (DEN) to Wallops Island (WAL) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Denver International Airport (DEN) in Denver, United States to Wallops Flight Facility Airport (WAL) in Wallops Island, United States is 2,525 kilometers (1,569 miles / 1,363 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying east at a heading of 85°.
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 05:41 in Denver, it's 07:41 in Wallops Island.
There is a significant elevation difference of 5,394 feet between the two airports. Wallops Flight Facility 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 Wallops Island (WAL) to Denver (DEN) follows a heading of 284° (west 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 Wallops Flight Facility Airport (WAL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.