DEN
Denver
United States
15,278 km
9,493 miles
KIM
Kimberley
South Africa
Distance
15,278 km
9,493 mi / 8,250 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Denver
Heading
91°
east

Airport Comparison

DEN KIM
Airport Name Denver International Airport Kimberley Airport
IATA Code DEN KIM
ICAO Code KDEN FAKM
City Denver Kimberley
Country United States South Africa
Timezone America/Denver Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 5,434 ft 3,950 ft
Coordinates 39.860000, -104.670000 -28.800000, 24.770000

Denver (DEN) to Kimberley (KIM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Denver International Airport (DEN) in Denver, United States to Kimberley Airport (KIM) in Kimberley, South Africa is 15,278 kilometers (9,493 miles / 8,250 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east at a heading of 91°.

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 South Africa. 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 11:54 in Denver, it's 20:54 in Kimberley. With a 9-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 1,484 feet between the two airports. Kimberley 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 Kimberley (KIM) to Denver (DEN) follows a heading of 299° (west 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 Kimberley Airport (KIM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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