CEK
Chelyabinsk
Russia
9,352 km
5,811 miles
DEN
Denver
United States
Distance
9,352 km
5,811 mi / 5,049 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Asia/Yekaterinburg
Heading
349°
north

Airport Comparison

CEK DEN
Airport Name Chelyabinsk Balandino Airport Denver International Airport
IATA Code CEK DEN
ICAO Code USCC KDEN
City Chelyabinsk Denver
Country Russia United States
Timezone Asia/Yekaterinburg America/Denver
Elevation 769 ft 5,434 ft
Coordinates 55.310000, 61.500000 39.860000, -104.670000

Chelyabinsk (CEK) to Denver (DEN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chelyabinsk Balandino Airport (CEK) in Chelyabinsk, Russia to Denver International Airport (DEN) in Denver, United States is 9,352 kilometers (5,811 miles / 5,049 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north at a heading of 349°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 03:24 in Chelyabinsk, it's 15:24 in Denver. With a 12-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 4,665 feet between the two airports. Denver International Airport sits higher than Chelyabinsk Balandino Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Denver (DEN) to Chelyabinsk (CEK) follows a heading of 8° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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