DEN
Denver
United States
14,339 km
8,910 miles
GAS
Garissa
Kenya
Distance
14,339 km
8,910 mi / 7,742 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
America/Denver
Heading
49°
northeast

Airport Comparison

DEN GAS
Airport Name Denver International Airport Garissa Airport
IATA Code DEN GAS
ICAO Code KDEN HKGA
City Denver Garissa
Country United States Kenya
Timezone America/Denver Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 5,434 ft 475 ft
Coordinates 39.860000, -104.670000 -0.460000, 39.650000

Denver (DEN) to Garissa (GAS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Denver International Airport (DEN) in Denver, United States to Garissa Airport (GAS) in Garissa, Kenya is 14,339 kilometers (8,910 miles / 7,742 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, 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 United States with Kenya. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 22:46 in Denver, it's 08:46 in Garissa. With a 10-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 4,959 feet between the two airports. Garissa 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 Garissa (GAS) to Denver (DEN) follows a heading of 325° (northwest). 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 Garissa Airport (GAS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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