DEN
Denver
United States
11,556 km
7,181 miles
GSQ
Shark El Oweinat International Airport
Egypt
Distance
11,556 km
7,181 mi / 6,240 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Denver
Heading
44°
northeast

Airport Comparison

DEN GSQ
Airport Name Denver International Airport Shark El Oweinat International Airport
IATA Code DEN GSQ
ICAO Code KDEN HEOW
City Denver N/A
Country United States Egypt
Timezone America/Denver Africa/Cairo
Elevation 5,434 ft 859 ft
Coordinates 39.860000, -104.670000 22.590000, 28.720000

Denver (DEN) to Shark El Oweinat International Airport (GSQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Denver International Airport (DEN) in Denver, United States to Shark El Oweinat International Airport (GSQ) in Shark El Oweinat International Airport, Egypt is 11,556 kilometers (7,181 miles / 6,240 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northeast at a heading of 44°.

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 Egypt. 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 22:48 in Denver, it's 07:48 in Shark El Oweinat International Airport. 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 4,575 feet between the two airports. Shark El Oweinat International 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 Shark El Oweinat International Airport (GSQ) 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 Shark El Oweinat International Airport (GSQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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