DEN
Denver
United States
13,404 km
8,329 miles
JIB
Djibouti City
Djibouti
Distance
13,404 km
8,329 mi / 7,238 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
America/Denver
Heading
37°
northeast

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DEN JIB
Airport Name Denver International Airport Djibouti-Ambouli Airport
IATA Code DEN JIB
ICAO Code KDEN HDAM
City Denver Djibouti City
Country United States Djibouti
Timezone America/Denver Africa/Djibouti
Elevation 5,434 ft 49 ft
Coordinates 39.860000, -104.670000 11.550000, 43.160000

Denver (DEN) to Djibouti City (JIB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Denver International Airport (DEN) in Denver, United States to Djibouti-Ambouli Airport (JIB) in Djibouti City, Djibouti is 13,404 kilometers (8,329 miles / 7,238 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northeast at a heading of 37°.

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 Djibouti. 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 02:48 in Denver, it's 12:48 in Djibouti City. With a 10-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 5,385 feet between the two airports. Djibouti-Ambouli 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 Djibouti City (JIB) to Denver (DEN) follows a heading of 332° (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 Djibouti-Ambouli Airport (JIB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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