CVG to DEN: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) to Denver International Airport (DEN) is 1,716 km (1,067 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 2h 40m, heading west. The distance is the same in either direction (DEN to CVG).
How far is it from Cincinnati / Covington to Denver?
The great-circle distance between Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) and Denver International Airport (DEN) is 1,716 km (1,067 mi, 927 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 CVG to DEN?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 2h 40m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. DEN is roughly west of CVG.
How is the CVG to DEN route written in code?
The pair is written CVG-DEN in IATA codes and KCVG-KDEN in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport is CVG (KCVG), Denver International Airport is DEN (KDEN).
| CVG | DEN | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport | Denver International Airport |
| ICAO code | KCVG | KDEN |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Elevation | 896 ft | 5,431 ft |
| Rank by connections | #223 | #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 4,535 ft (1,382 m) higher than CVG, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying CVG to DEN
1 airline appear on this route in the open route dataset, 1 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 |
A further 2 carriers sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: DL, UA.
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 Cincinnati / Covington from Denver?
Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) and Denver International Airport (DEN) are 1,716 km (1,067 mi, 927 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from CVG to DEN?
A typical nonstop flight between CVG and DEN takes about 2h 40m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is DEN from CVG?
Denver International Airport (DEN) lies roughly west of Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG).
Which airlines fly CVG to DEN?
1 airline appear on the CVG-DEN route in the open dataset, including Frontier Airlines.
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