DEN
Denver
United States
11,858 km
7,368 miles
KHT
Khost
Afghanistan
Distance
11,858 km
7,368 mi / 6,403 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10.5h
America/Denver
Heading
north

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Airport Comparison

DEN KHT
Airport Name Denver International Airport Khost Airport
IATA Code DEN KHT
ICAO Code KDEN OAKS
City Denver Khost
Country United States Afghanistan
Timezone America/Denver Asia/Kabul
Elevation 5,434 ft 3,756 ft
Coordinates 39.860000, -104.670000 33.330000, 69.950000

Denver (DEN) to Khost (KHT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Denver International Airport (DEN) in Denver, United States to Khost Airport (KHT) in Khost, Afghanistan is 11,858 kilometers (7,368 miles / 6,403 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north at a heading of 5°.

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 Afghanistan. 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 15:21 in Denver, it's 01:51 in Khost. With a 10.5-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 1,678 feet between the two airports. Khost 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 Khost (KHT) to Denver (DEN) follows a heading of 356° (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 Khost Airport (KHT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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