DEN
Denver
United States
11,590 km
7,202 miles
KNH
Shang-I
Taiwan
Distance
11,590 km
7,202 mi / 6,258 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15h
America/Denver
Heading
320°
northwest

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DEN KNH
Airport Name Denver International Airport Kinmen Airport
IATA Code DEN KNH
ICAO Code KDEN RCBS
City Denver Shang-I
Country United States Taiwan
Timezone America/Denver Asia/Taipei
Elevation 5,434 ft 93 ft
Coordinates 39.860000, -104.670000 24.430000, 118.360000

Denver (DEN) to Shang-I (KNH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Denver International Airport (DEN) in Denver, United States to Kinmen Airport (KNH) in Shang-I, Taiwan is 11,590 kilometers (7,202 miles / 6,258 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northwest at a heading of 320°.

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 00:16 in Denver, it's 15:16 in Shang-I. 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 5,341 feet between the two airports. Kinmen 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 Shang-I (KNH) to Denver (DEN) follows a heading of 33° (north 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 Kinmen Airport (KNH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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