BDI
Bird Island
Seychelles
15,516 km
9,641 miles
DEN
Denver
United States
Distance
15,516 km
9,641 mi / 8,378 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Indian/Mahe
Heading
336°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

BDI DEN
Airport Name Bird Island Airport Denver International Airport
IATA Code BDI DEN
ICAO Code FSSB KDEN
City Bird Island Denver
Country Seychelles United States
Timezone Indian/Mahe America/Denver
Elevation 6 ft 5,434 ft
Coordinates -3.720000, 55.210000 39.860000, -104.670000

Bird Island (BDI) to Denver (DEN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bird Island Airport (BDI) in Bird Island, Seychelles to Denver International Airport (DEN) in Denver, United States is 15,516 kilometers (9,641 miles / 8,378 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north northwest at a heading of 336°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 11:00 in Bird Island, it's 00:00 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 5,428 feet between the two airports. Denver International Airport sits higher than Bird Island Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Denver (DEN) to Bird Island (BDI) follows a heading of 32° (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 Bird Island Airport (BDI) and Denver International Airport (DEN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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