DEN
Denver
United States
11,650 km
7,239 miles
KHH
Kaohsiung City
Taiwan
Distance
11,650 km
7,239 mi / 6,290 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15h
America/Denver
Heading
318°
northwest

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DEN KHH
Airport Name Denver International Airport Kaohsiung International Airport
IATA Code DEN KHH
ICAO Code KDEN RCKH
City Denver Kaohsiung City
Country United States Taiwan
Timezone America/Denver Asia/Taipei
Elevation 5,434 ft 31 ft
Coordinates 39.860000, -104.670000 22.580000, 120.350000

Denver (DEN) to Kaohsiung City (KHH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Denver International Airport (DEN) in Denver, United States to Kaohsiung International Airport (KHH) in Kaohsiung City, Taiwan is 11,650 kilometers (7,239 miles / 6,290 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northwest at a heading of 318°.

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 Taiwan. 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 22:51 in Denver, it's 13:51 in Kaohsiung City. 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 5,403 feet between the two airports. Kaohsiung 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 Kaohsiung City (KHH) to Denver (DEN) follows a heading of 34° (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 Kaohsiung International Airport (KHH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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