AKJ
Asahikawa
Japan
8,551 km
5,313 miles
DEN
Denver
United States
Distance
8,551 km
5,313 mi / 4,617 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
47°
northeast

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Airport Comparison

AKJ DEN
Airport Name Asahikawa Airport Denver International Airport
IATA Code AKJ DEN
ICAO Code RJEC KDEN
City Asahikawa Denver
Country Japan United States
Timezone Asia/Tokyo America/Denver
Elevation 721 ft 5,434 ft
Coordinates 43.670000, 142.450000 39.860000, -104.670000

Asahikawa (AKJ) to Denver (DEN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Asahikawa Airport (AKJ) in Asahikawa, Japan to Denver International Airport (DEN) in Denver, United States is 8,551 kilometers (5,313 miles / 4,617 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 47°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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

Time zone information: When it's 07:50 in Asahikawa, it's 16:50 in Denver. With a 15-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 4,713 feet between the two airports. Denver International Airport sits higher than Asahikawa Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Denver (DEN) to Asahikawa (AKJ) follows a heading of 317° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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