AKF
Kufra
Libya
11,086 km
6,888 miles
DEN
Denver
United States
Distance
11,086 km
6,888 mi / 5,986 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Tripoli
Heading
322°
northwest

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Airport Comparison

AKF DEN
Airport Name Kufra Airport Denver International Airport
IATA Code AKF DEN
ICAO Code HLKF KDEN
City Kufra Denver
Country Libya United States
Timezone Africa/Tripoli America/Denver
Elevation 1,367 ft 5,434 ft
Coordinates 24.180000, 23.310000 39.860000, -104.670000

Kufra (AKF) to Denver (DEN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kufra Airport (AKF) in Kufra, Libya to Denver International Airport (DEN) in Denver, United States is 11,086 kilometers (6,888 miles / 5,986 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northwest at a heading of 322°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Libya with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 02:00 in Kufra, it's 18:00 in Denver. With a 8-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,067 feet between the two airports. Denver International Airport sits higher than Kufra Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Denver (DEN) to Kufra (AKF) follows a heading of 47° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Kufra Airport (AKF) and Denver International Airport (DEN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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