DEN
Denver
United States
1,445 km
898 miles
YYC
Calgary
Canada
Distance
1,445 km
898 mi / 780 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
America/Denver
Heading
333°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

DEN YYC
Airport Name Denver International Airport Calgary International Airport
IATA Code DEN YYC
ICAO Code KDEN CYYC
City Denver Calgary
Country United States Canada
Timezone America/Denver America/Edmonton
Elevation 5,434 ft 3,557 ft
Coordinates 39.860000, -104.670000 51.110000, -114.020000

Denver (DEN) to Calgary (YYC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Denver International Airport (DEN) in Denver, United States to Calgary International Airport (YYC) in Calgary, Canada is 1,445 kilometers (898 miles / 780 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying north northwest at a heading of 333°.

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 an international route connecting United States with Canada. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 23:59 in Denver, it's 23:59 in Calgary.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,877 feet between the two airports. Calgary International 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 Calgary (YYC) to Denver (DEN) follows a heading of 146° (south 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 Calgary International Airport (YYC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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