ATP
Aitape
Papua New Guinea
12,179 km
7,568 miles
DEN
Denver
United States
Distance
12,179 km
7,568 mi / 6,576 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-17h
Pacific/Port_Moresby
Heading
49°
northeast

Airport Comparison

ATP DEN
Airport Name Aitape Airport Denver International Airport
IATA Code ATP DEN
ICAO Code AYAI KDEN
City Aitape Denver
Country Papua New Guinea United States
Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby America/Denver
Elevation 10 ft 5,434 ft
Coordinates -3.140000, 142.350000 39.860000, -104.670000

Aitape (ATP) to Denver (DEN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Aitape Airport (ATP) in Aitape, Papua New Guinea to Denver International Airport (DEN) in Denver, United States is 12,179 kilometers (7,568 miles / 6,576 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northeast at a heading of 49°.

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 Papua New Guinea with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 07:28 in Aitape, it's 14:28 in Denver. With a 17-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 5,424 feet between the two airports. Denver International Airport sits higher than Aitape Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Denver (DEN) to Aitape (ATP) follows a heading of 283° (west 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 Aitape Airport (ATP) and Denver International Airport (DEN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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