BGU
Bangassou
Central African Republic
12,710 km
7,898 miles
DEN
Denver
United States
Distance
12,710 km
7,898 mi / 6,863 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Bangui
Heading
318°
northwest

Airport Comparison

BGU DEN
Airport Name Bangassou Airport Denver International Airport
IATA Code BGU DEN
ICAO Code FEFG KDEN
City Bangassou Denver
Country Central African Republic United States
Timezone Africa/Bangui America/Denver
Elevation 1,706 ft 5,434 ft
Coordinates 4.790000, 22.780000 39.860000, -104.670000

Bangassou (BGU) to Denver (DEN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bangassou Airport (BGU) in Bangassou, Central African Republic to Denver International Airport (DEN) in Denver, United States is 12,710 kilometers (7,898 miles / 6,863 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northwest at a heading of 318°.

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 Central African Republic 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 07:59 in Bangassou, it's 23:59 in Denver. With a 8-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 3,728 feet between the two airports. Denver International Airport sits higher than Bangassou Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Denver (DEN) to Bangassou (BGU) follows a heading of 60° (east 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 Bangassou Airport (BGU) and Denver International Airport (DEN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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