DEN
Denver
United States
15,078 km
9,369 miles
KIY
Kilwa Masoko
Tanzania
Distance
15,078 km
9,369 mi / 8,141 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
America/Denver
Heading
56°
northeast

Airport Comparison

DEN KIY
Airport Name Denver International Airport Kilwa Masoko Airport
IATA Code DEN KIY
ICAO Code KDEN HTKI
City Denver Kilwa Masoko
Country United States Tanzania
Timezone America/Denver Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Elevation 5,434 ft 50 ft
Coordinates 39.860000, -104.670000 -8.930000, 39.520000

Denver (DEN) to Kilwa Masoko (KIY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Denver International Airport (DEN) in Denver, United States to Kilwa Masoko Airport (KIY) in Kilwa Masoko, Tanzania is 15,078 kilometers (9,369 miles / 8,141 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying northeast at a heading of 56°.

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 Tanzania. 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 03:27 in Denver, it's 13:27 in Kilwa Masoko. 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 5,384 feet between the two airports. Kilwa Masoko 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 Kilwa Masoko (KIY) to Denver (DEN) follows a heading of 320° (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 Kilwa Masoko Airport (KIY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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