DEN
Denver
United States
5,350 km
3,325 miles
KOA
Kailua/Kona
United States
Distance
5,350 km
3,325 mi / 2,889 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Denver
Heading
261°
west

Airport Comparison

DEN KOA
Airport Name Denver International Airport Ellison Onizuka Kona International At Keahole Airport
IATA Code DEN KOA
ICAO Code KDEN PHKO
City Denver Kailua/Kona
Country United States United States
Timezone America/Denver Pacific/Honolulu
Elevation 5,434 ft 49 ft
Coordinates 39.860000, -104.670000 19.700000, -156.000000

Denver (DEN) to Kailua/Kona (KOA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Denver International Airport (DEN) in Denver, United States to Ellison Onizuka Kona International At Keahole Airport (KOA) in Kailua/Kona, United States is 5,350 kilometers (3,325 miles / 2,889 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying west at a heading of 261°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is a domestic route within United States. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation. Despite being a domestic route, there is a 3-hour time difference between the two cities.

Time zone information: When it's 20:52 in Denver, it's 17:52 in Kailua/Kona. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,385 feet between the two airports. Ellison Onizuka Kona International At Keahole 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 Kailua/Kona (KOA) to Denver (DEN) follows a heading of 54° (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 Ellison Onizuka Kona International At Keahole Airport (KOA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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