AUH
Abu Dhabi
United Arab Emirates
12,552 km
7,799 miles
DEN
Denver
United States
Distance
12,552 km
7,799 mi / 6,777 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Asia/Dubai
Heading
343°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

AUH DEN
Airport Name Abu Dhabi International Airport Denver International Airport
IATA Code AUH DEN
ICAO Code OMAA KDEN
City Abu Dhabi Denver
Country United Arab Emirates United States
Timezone Asia/Dubai America/Denver
Elevation 88 ft 5,434 ft
Coordinates 24.430000, 54.650000 39.860000, -104.670000

Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Denver (DEN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates to Denver International Airport (DEN) in Denver, United States is 12,552 kilometers (7,799 miles / 6,777 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northwest at a heading of 343°.

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 United Arab Emirates 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 11:06 in Abu Dhabi, it's 00:06 in Denver. With a 11-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 5,346 feet between the two airports. Denver International Airport sits higher than Abu Dhabi International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Denver (DEN) to Abu Dhabi (AUH) follows a heading of 20° (north 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 Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) and Denver International Airport (DEN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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