DEN
Denver
United States
10,938 km
6,796 miles
HGH
Hangzhou
China
Distance
10,938 km
6,796 mi / 5,906 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15h
America/Denver
Heading
322°
northwest

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DEN HGH
Airport Name Denver International Airport Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport
IATA Code DEN HGH
ICAO Code KDEN ZSHC
City Denver Hangzhou
Country United States China
Timezone America/Denver Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 5,434 ft 23 ft
Coordinates 39.860000, -104.670000 30.230000, 120.430000

Denver (DEN) to Hangzhou (HGH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Denver International Airport (DEN) in Denver, United States to Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport (HGH) in Hangzhou, China is 10,938 kilometers (6,796 miles / 5,906 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northwest at a heading of 322°.

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 China. 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 03:03 in Denver, it's 18:03 in Hangzhou. With a 15-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 5,411 feet between the two airports. Hangzhou Xiaoshan 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 Hangzhou (HGH) to Denver (DEN) follows a heading of 33° (north 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 Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport (HGH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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