DEN
Denver
United States
12,703 km
7,893 miles
GMM
Gamboma
Congo
Distance
12,703 km
7,893 mi / 6,859 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Denver
Heading
71°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

DEN GMM
Airport Name Denver International Airport Gamboma Airport
IATA Code DEN GMM
ICAO Code KDEN FCOG
City Denver Gamboma
Country United States Congo
Timezone America/Denver Africa/Brazzaville
Elevation 5,434 ft 1,509 ft
Coordinates 39.860000, -104.670000 -1.830000, 15.890000

Denver (DEN) to Gamboma (GMM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Denver International Airport (DEN) in Denver, United States to Gamboma Airport (GMM) in Gamboma, Congo is 12,703 kilometers (7,893 miles / 6,859 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east northeast at a heading of 71°.

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 Congo. 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 00:27 in Denver, it's 08:27 in Gamboma. With a 8-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 3,925 feet between the two airports. Gamboma 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 Gamboma (GMM) to Denver (DEN) follows a heading of 314° (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 Gamboma Airport (GMM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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