CLE to DEN: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Denver International Airport (DEN) is 1,928 km (1,198 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 2h 55m, heading west. The distance is the same in either direction (DEN to CLE).
How far is it from Cleveland to Denver?
The great-circle distance between Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE) and Denver International Airport (DEN) is 1,928 km (1,198 mi, 1,041 nautical miles). That is the straight-line distance; a real flight is a little longer because of air-traffic routing.
How long is the flight from CLE to DEN?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 2h 55m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. DEN is roughly west of CLE.
How is the CLE to DEN route written in code?
The pair is written CLE-DEN in IATA codes and KCLE-KDEN in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Cleveland Hopkins International Airport is CLE (KCLE), Denver International Airport is DEN (KDEN).
| CLE | DEN | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Cleveland Hopkins International Airport | Denver International Airport |
| ICAO code | KCLE | KDEN |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Elevation | 791 ft | 5,431 ft |
| Rank by connections | #210 | #15 |
Both ICAO codes start with K, the prefix ICAO assigns to the contiguous United States, so this is a route inside one ICAO region. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
DEN sits 4,640 ft (1,414 m) higher than CLE, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying CLE to DEN
3 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 3 of them still listed as active. Each row gives the IATA code, the ICAO code and the radio callsign, which is what an air traffic controller hears:
| IATA | Airline | ICAO | Callsign | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| F9 | Frontier Airlines | FFT | Frontier Flight | Active |
| FL | AirTran Airways | TRS | Citrus | Active |
| UA | United Airlines | UAL | United | Active |
Route and carrier data comes from the OpenFlights open dataset, regenerated here on . It is a historical snapshot of scheduled connections, not a live schedule, and it includes codeshare listings, so some carriers shown may no longer operate the route or exist. How we build this · Data and sources.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Cleveland from Denver?
Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE) and Denver International Airport (DEN) are 1,928 km (1,198 mi, 1,041 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from CLE to DEN?
A typical nonstop flight between CLE and DEN takes about 2h 55m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is DEN from CLE?
Denver International Airport (DEN) lies roughly west of Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE).
Which airlines fly CLE to DEN?
3 airlines appear on the CLE-DEN route in the open dataset, including Frontier Airlines, AirTran Airways, United Airlines.
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