DEN
Denver
United States
12,682 km
7,880 miles
GBU
Khashm El Girba
Sudan
Distance
12,682 km
7,880 mi / 6,848 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Denver
Heading
42°
northeast

Airport Comparison

DEN GBU
Airport Name Denver International Airport Khashm El Girba Airport
IATA Code DEN GBU
ICAO Code KDEN HSKG
City Denver Khashm El Girba
Country United States Sudan
Timezone America/Denver Africa/Khartoum
Elevation 5,434 ft 1,560 ft
Coordinates 39.860000, -104.670000 14.930000, 35.880000

Denver (DEN) to Khashm El Girba (GBU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Denver International Airport (DEN) in Denver, United States to Khashm El Girba Airport (GBU) in Khashm El Girba, Sudan is 12,682 kilometers (7,880 miles / 6,848 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northeast at a heading of 42°.

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 Sudan. 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 14:40 in Denver, it's 23:40 in Khashm El Girba. With a 9-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 3,874 feet between the two airports. Khashm El Girba 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 Khashm El Girba (GBU) to Denver (DEN) follows a heading of 328° (north 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 Khashm El Girba Airport (GBU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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