DEN to LAX Route Guide
Denver, United States → Los Angeles, United States
Quick answer
KDEN (Denver, United States) to KLAX (Los Angeles, United States) is a 748 NM (1,385 km / 861 mi) great-circle route with an initial bearing of 246° (WSW). Typical cruise altitude FL240, expected flight time 3h 0m, common aircraft: Embraer E175, CRJ-700, Bombardier Q400.
Distance
748 NM
1,385 km / 861 mi
Initial Bearing
246° (WSW)
True heading at departure
Typical Cruise
FL240
24,000 ft
Block Time
3h 0m
Typical jet, no wind correction
Fuel Estimate
3,744 kg
Single-aisle equivalent + reserve
Departure Elevation
5,431 ft
KDEN
Arrival Elevation
128 ft
KLAX
What aircraft fly this route?
For a 748 NM mission, operators typically deploy:
- Embraer E175
- CRJ-700
- Bombardier Q400
- Cessna Citation CJ3
Weather considerations
Pilots flying DEN-LAX should brief METARs and TAFs at both ends, plus any en-route SIGMETs. KDEN is a high-elevation airport — brief density altitude on departure.
Frequently asked questions
What is the distance between DEN and LAX?
748 nautical miles (1,385 km / 861 statute miles) great-circle.
How long is the flight from Denver to Los Angeles?
Approximately 3h 0m block-to-block for a typical commercial jet, depending on aircraft type and winds.
What aircraft typically fly DEN-LAX?
Common types include Embraer E175, CRJ-700, Bombardier Q400, Cessna Citation CJ3 depending on operator and demand.
What altitude do flights cruise at?
Most flights at this distance cruise around FL240 (24,000 ft), though winds and traffic affect filed altitude.
What initial heading is the route?
246° true (WSW). Track varies along the route due to great-circle curvature.
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