DEN
Denver
United States
10,067 km
6,255 miles
GUW
Atyrau
Kazakhstan
Distance
10,067 km
6,255 mi / 5,436 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
America/Denver
Heading
16°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

DEN GUW
Airport Name Denver International Airport Atyrau International Airport
IATA Code DEN GUW
ICAO Code KDEN UATG
City Denver Atyrau
Country United States Kazakhstan
Timezone America/Denver Asia/Oral
Elevation 5,434 ft -72 ft
Coordinates 39.860000, -104.670000 47.120000, 51.820000

Denver (DEN) to Atyrau (GUW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Denver International Airport (DEN) in Denver, United States to Atyrau International Airport (GUW) in Atyrau, Kazakhstan is 10,067 kilometers (6,255 miles / 5,436 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northeast at a heading of 16°.

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 Kazakhstan. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 00:15 in Denver, it's 12:15 in Atyrau. With a 12-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 5,506 feet between the two airports. Atyrau 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 Atyrau (GUW) to Denver (DEN) follows a heading of 342° (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 Atyrau International Airport (GUW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.