DEN
Denver
United States
9,541 km
5,928 miles
HGS
Freetown
Sierra Leone
Distance
9,541 km
5,928 mi / 5,152 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Denver
Heading
83°
east

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DEN HGS
Airport Name Denver International Airport Hastings Airport
IATA Code DEN HGS
ICAO Code KDEN GFHA
City Denver Freetown
Country United States Sierra Leone
Timezone America/Denver Africa/Freetown
Elevation 5,434 ft 60 ft
Coordinates 39.860000, -104.670000 8.400000, -13.130000

Denver (DEN) to Freetown (HGS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Denver International Airport (DEN) in Denver, United States to Hastings Airport (HGS) in Freetown, Sierra Leone is 9,541 kilometers (5,928 miles / 5,152 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east at a heading of 83°.

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 Sierra Leone. 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 00:29 in Denver, it's 07:29 in Freetown. With a 7-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 5,374 feet between the two airports. Hastings 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 Freetown (HGS) to Denver (DEN) follows a heading of 310° (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 Hastings Airport (HGS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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