CHT
Waitangi
New Zealand
11,753 km
7,303 miles
DEN
Denver
United States
Distance
11,753 km
7,303 mi / 6,346 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-18.75h
Pacific/Chatham
Heading
49°
northeast

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Airport Comparison

CHT DEN
Airport Name Chatham Islands-Tuuta Airport Denver International Airport
IATA Code CHT DEN
ICAO Code NZCI KDEN
City Waitangi Denver
Country New Zealand United States
Timezone Pacific/Chatham America/Denver
Elevation 43 ft 5,434 ft
Coordinates -43.810000, -176.460000 39.860000, -104.670000

Waitangi (CHT) to Denver (DEN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chatham Islands-Tuuta Airport (CHT) in Waitangi, New Zealand to Denver International Airport (DEN) in Denver, United States is 11,753 kilometers (7,303 miles / 6,346 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northeast at a heading of 49°.

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 New Zealand 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 09:48 in Waitangi, it's 15:03 in Denver. With a 18.75-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 5,391 feet between the two airports. Denver International Airport sits higher than Chatham Islands-Tuuta Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Denver (DEN) to Waitangi (CHT) follows a heading of 225° (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 Chatham Islands-Tuuta Airport (CHT) and Denver International Airport (DEN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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