DEN
Denver
United States
10,058 km
6,250 miles
KGF
Karaganda
Kazakhstan
Distance
10,058 km
6,250 mi / 5,431 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
America/Denver
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

DEN KGF
Airport Name Denver International Airport Sary-Arka International Airport
IATA Code DEN KGF
ICAO Code KDEN UAKK
City Denver Karaganda
Country United States Kazakhstan
Timezone America/Denver Asia/Almaty
Elevation 5,434 ft 1,766 ft
Coordinates 39.860000, -104.670000 49.670000, 73.330000

Denver (DEN) to Karaganda (KGF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Denver International Airport (DEN) in Denver, United States to Sary-Arka International Airport (KGF) in Karaganda, Kazakhstan is 10,058 kilometers (6,250 miles / 5,431 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north at a heading of 1°.

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 14:29 in Denver, it's 02:29 in Karaganda. 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 3,668 feet between the two airports. Sary-Arka 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 Karaganda (KGF) to Denver (DEN) follows a heading of 358° (north). 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 Sary-Arka International Airport (KGF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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