BEN
Benghazi
Libya
10,210 km
6,344 miles
DEN
Denver
United States
Distance
10,210 km
6,344 mi / 5,513 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Tripoli
Heading
321°
northwest

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BEN DEN
Airport Name Benina International Airport Denver International Airport
IATA Code BEN DEN
ICAO Code HLLB KDEN
City Benghazi Denver
Country Libya United States
Timezone Africa/Tripoli America/Denver
Elevation 433 ft 5,434 ft
Coordinates 32.100000, 20.270000 39.860000, -104.670000

Benghazi (BEN) to Denver (DEN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Benina International Airport (BEN) in Benghazi, Libya to Denver International Airport (DEN) in Denver, United States is 10,210 kilometers (6,344 miles / 5,513 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 321°.

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 Libya 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 07:43 in Benghazi, it's 22:43 in Denver. With a 9-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 5,001 feet between the two airports. Denver International Airport sits higher than Benina International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Denver (DEN) to Benghazi (BEN) follows a heading of 44° (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 Benina International Airport (BEN) and Denver International Airport (DEN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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