DEN
Denver
United States
13,080 km
8,127 miles
EMD
Emerald
Australia
Distance
13,080 km
8,127 mi / 7,063 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+17h
America/Denver
Heading
261°
west

Airport Comparison

DEN EMD
Airport Name Denver International Airport Emerald Airport
IATA Code DEN EMD
ICAO Code KDEN YEML
City Denver Emerald
Country United States Australia
Timezone America/Denver Australia/Brisbane
Elevation 5,434 ft 624 ft
Coordinates 39.860000, -104.670000 -23.570000, 148.180000

Denver (DEN) to Emerald (EMD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Denver International Airport (DEN) in Denver, United States to Emerald Airport (EMD) in Emerald, Australia is 13,080 kilometers (8,127 miles / 7,063 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west at a heading of 261°.

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 02:43 in Denver, it's 19:43 in Emerald. With a 17-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 4,810 feet between the two airports. Emerald 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 Emerald (EMD) to Denver (DEN) follows a heading of 56° (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 Emerald Airport (EMD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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