DEN
Denver
United States
13,808 km
8,580 miles
DRW
Darwin
Australia
Distance
13,808 km
8,580 mi / 7,456 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+16.5h
America/Denver
Heading
283°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

DEN DRW
Airport Name Denver International Airport Darwin International Airport
IATA Code DEN DRW
ICAO Code KDEN YPDN
City Denver Darwin
Country United States Australia
Timezone America/Denver Australia/Darwin
Elevation 5,434 ft 103 ft
Coordinates 39.860000, -104.670000 -12.410000, 130.880000

Denver (DEN) to Darwin (DRW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Denver International Airport (DEN) in Denver, United States to Darwin International Airport (DRW) in Darwin, Australia is 13,808 kilometers (8,580 miles / 7,456 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west northwest at a heading of 283°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 16:01 in Denver, it's 08:31 in Darwin. With a 16.5-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 5,331 feet between the two airports. Darwin International Airport sits lower than Denver International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Darwin (DRW) to Denver (DEN) follows a heading of 50° (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 Denver International Airport (DEN) and Darwin International Airport (DRW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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