BHQ
Broken Hill
Australia
14,131 km
8,780 miles
DEN
Denver
United States
Distance
14,131 km
8,780 mi / 7,630 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-17.5h
Australia/Adelaide
Heading
62°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

BHQ DEN
Airport Name Broken Hill Airport Denver International Airport
IATA Code BHQ DEN
ICAO Code YBHI KDEN
City Broken Hill Denver
Country Australia United States
Timezone Australia/Adelaide America/Denver
Elevation 958 ft 5,434 ft
Coordinates -32.000000, 141.470000 39.860000, -104.670000

Broken Hill (BHQ) to Denver (DEN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Broken Hill Airport (BHQ) in Broken Hill, Australia to Denver International Airport (DEN) in Denver, United States is 14,131 kilometers (8,780 miles / 7,630 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east northeast at a heading of 62°.

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 Australia 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 16:25 in Broken Hill, it's 22:55 in Denver. With a 17.5-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 4,476 feet between the two airports. Denver International Airport sits higher than Broken Hill Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Denver (DEN) to Broken Hill (BHQ) follows a heading of 256° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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