DEN
Denver
United States
12,119 km
7,530 miles
GRL
Au
Papua New Guinea
Distance
12,119 km
7,530 mi / 6,544 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+17h
America/Denver
Heading
276°
west

Airport Comparison

DEN GRL
Airport Name Denver International Airport Garasa Airport
IATA Code DEN GRL
ICAO Code KDEN AYGG
City Denver Au
Country United States Papua New Guinea
Timezone America/Denver Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 5,434 ft 2,539 ft
Coordinates 39.860000, -104.670000 -7.980000, 147.210000

Denver (DEN) to Au (GRL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Denver International Airport (DEN) in Denver, United States to Garasa Airport (GRL) in Au, Papua New Guinea is 12,119 kilometers (7,530 miles / 6,544 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west at a heading of 276°.

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 Papua New Guinea. 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 06:30 in Denver, it's 23:30 in Au. 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 2,895 feet between the two airports. Garasa 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 Au (GRL) 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 Garasa Airport (GRL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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