AWB
Awaba
Papua New Guinea
12,499 km
7,767 miles
DEN
Denver
United States
Distance
12,499 km
7,767 mi / 6,749 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-17h
Pacific/Port_Moresby
Heading
50°
northeast

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AWB DEN
Airport Name Awaba Airport Denver International Airport
IATA Code AWB DEN
ICAO Code AYAW KDEN
City Awaba Denver
Country Papua New Guinea United States
Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby America/Denver
Elevation 32 ft 5,434 ft
Coordinates -8.010000, 142.750000 39.860000, -104.670000

Awaba (AWB) to Denver (DEN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Awaba Airport (AWB) in Awaba, Papua New Guinea to Denver International Airport (DEN) in Denver, United States is 12,499 kilometers (7,767 miles / 6,749 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northeast at a heading of 50°.

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 23:32 in Awaba, it's 06:32 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 5,402 feet between the two airports. Denver International Airport sits higher than Awaba Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Denver (DEN) to Awaba (AWB) follows a heading of 279° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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