Private charter · DRO → WBU
Durango to Boulder
242 miles, about 1 hr 25 min in a Cirrus SR20. One price for the whole airplane.
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The trip
Durango to Boulder, door to door faster.
Trade about 5½ hours on the road for about 1 hr 25 min in the air. Littlebird flies you direct from Durango La Plata County Airport in Durango to Boulder Municipal Airport in Boulder, 242 miles in a Cirrus SR20. You get the whole airplane for one price, with every fee and tax shown before you book.
- Distance
- 242 mi
- Flight
- 1 hr 25 min
- Driving
- 5½ hours
- Passengers
- Up to 5
Flight time by aircraft
- Cirrus SR20 · up to 3 passengers1 hr 25 min
- Cirrus Vision Jet · up to 5 passengers45 min
Planned times in the air. Your quote shows exact departure and arrival times.
Departing Durango
Airports in Durango
DRO
Commercial airportDurango La Plata County Airport
Durango · KDRO
- From downtown
- 11 mi
- Longest runway
- 9,201 ft
AMK
Regional airportAnimas Air Park
Durango
- From downtown
- 5 mi
- Longest runway
- 5,010 ft
Arriving Boulder
Airports in Boulder
WBU
Regional airportBoulder Municipal Airport
Boulder · KBDU
- From downtown
- 3 mi
- Longest runway
- 4,100 ft
BJC
Commercial airportRocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport
Denver · KBJC
- From downtown
- 9 mi
- Longest runway
- 9,000 ft
KEIK
Regional airportErie Municipal Airport
Erie
- From downtown
- 10 mi
- Longest runway
- 4,700 ft
KLMO
Regional airportVance Brand Airport
Longmont
- From downtown
- 13 mi
- Longest runway
- 4,799 ft
K18V
Regional airportPlatte Valley Airpark
Hudson
- From downtown
- 30 mi
- Longest runway
- 4,100 ft
When you land
Things to do in Boulder
Boulder is home to the University of Colorado’s flagship campus and to a remarkable concentration of federal science labs, including NOAA, NIST and the National Center for Atmospheric Research. That research base has spawned aerospace, natural foods, outdoor gear and software companies, and the city’s startup culture has made it a regular stop for investors and founders. The Flatirons rise directly above town, and a greenbelt of open space surrounds the city.
- 01
Chautauqua Park
At the base of the Flatirons, this historic park has meadow trails, a dining hall and an auditorium hosting summer concerts, plus hikes up into the iconic rock slabs.
- 02
Pearl Street Mall
Boulder’s car-free downtown promenade is lined with shops, restaurants and galleries, with street performers and flower beds adding to the scene in warmer months.
- 03
University of Colorado Boulder
The campus is known for its red-tile-roofed sandstone buildings and includes the Fiske Planetarium and the CU Museum of Natural History.
- 04
Eldorado Canyon State Park
Just south of town, sheer sandstone walls draw rock climbers from around the world, while hiking trails follow South Boulder Creek through the canyon.
- 05
NCAR Mesa Laboratory
This I.M. Pei designed research building on a mesa above town welcomes visitors to exhibits on weather and climate, with trails heading out from the grounds.
- 06
Rocky Mountain National Park
About an hour north via Estes Park, the park’s Trail Ridge Road climbs above treeline among alpine lakes, elk herds and peaks over 12,000 feet.
Questions
Durango to Boulder flights
How long is a private flight from Durango to Boulder?
About 1 hr 25 min in a Cirrus SR20, for 242 miles direct. Driving the same trip takes about 5½ hours.
Which airports do flights from Durango to Boulder use?
You can depart from Durango La Plata County Airport (DRO) or Animas Air Park (AMK) and arrive at Boulder Municipal Airport (WBU), Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport (BJC), or Erie Municipal Airport (KEIK). Pick whichever is closest to where you're starting and where you're headed.
How much does a private charter from Durango to Boulder cost?
The price depends on the date, departure time, aircraft and where the airplane is positioned. Enter your trip above to see an instant price for the whole airplane, with every tax and fee included.
Can I book a round trip between Durango and Boulder?
Yes. Choose round trip when you search, and pick your return date and time. Flights from Boulder back to Durango are priced the same way.
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Boulder to Durango
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