DEN to PHX: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Denver International Airport (DEN) to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) is 968 km (601 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 1h 45m, heading southwest. The distance is the same in either direction (PHX to DEN).
How far is it from Denver to Phoenix?
The great-circle distance between Denver International Airport (DEN) and Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) is 968 km (601 mi, 523 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 DEN to PHX?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 1h 45m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. PHX is roughly southwest of DEN.
How is the DEN to PHX route written in code?
The pair is written DEN-PHX in IATA codes and KDEN-KPHX in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Denver International Airport is DEN (KDEN), Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is PHX (KPHX).
| DEN | PHX | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Denver International Airport | Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport |
| ICAO code | KDEN | KPHX |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Elevation | 5,431 ft | 1,135 ft |
| Rank by connections | #15 | #43 |
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.
PHX sits 4,296 ft (1,309 m) lower than DEN, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying DEN to PHX
6 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA | American Airlines | AAL | American | Active |
| F9 | Frontier Airlines | FFT | Frontier Flight | Active |
| NK | Spirit Airlines | NKS | Spirit Wings | Active |
| UA | United Airlines | UAL | United | Active |
| US | US Airways | USA | U S Air | Active |
| WN | Southwest Airlines | SWA | Southwest | Active |
A further 1 carrier sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: FL.
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 Denver from Phoenix?
Denver International Airport (DEN) and Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) are 968 km (601 mi, 523 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from DEN to PHX?
A typical nonstop flight between DEN and PHX takes about 1h 45m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is PHX from DEN?
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) lies roughly southwest of Denver International Airport (DEN).
Which airlines fly DEN to PHX?
6 airlines appear on the DEN-PHX route in the open dataset, including American Airlines, Frontier Airlines, Spirit Airlines.
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