AQJ
Aqaba
Jordan
11,240 km
6,984 miles
DEN
Denver
United States
Distance
11,240 km
6,984 mi / 6,069 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Asia/Amman
Heading
330°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

AQJ DEN
Airport Name Aqaba King Hussein International Airport Denver International Airport
IATA Code AQJ DEN
ICAO Code OJAQ KDEN
City Aqaba Denver
Country Jordan United States
Timezone Asia/Amman America/Denver
Elevation 175 ft 5,434 ft
Coordinates 29.610000, 35.020000 39.860000, -104.670000

Aqaba (AQJ) to Denver (DEN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Aqaba King Hussein International Airport (AQJ) in Aqaba, Jordan to Denver International Airport (DEN) in Denver, United States is 11,240 kilometers (6,984 miles / 6,069 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northwest at a heading of 330°.

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 Jordan 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 08:47 in Aqaba, it's 22:47 in Denver. With a 10-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 5,259 feet between the two airports. Denver International Airport sits higher than Aqaba King Hussein International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Denver (DEN) to Aqaba (AQJ) follows a heading of 35° (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 Aqaba King Hussein International Airport (AQJ) and Denver International Airport (DEN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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