DEN
Denver
United States
9,184 km
5,707 miles
KWA
Kwajalein
Marshall Islands
Distance
9,184 km
5,707 mi / 4,959 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+19h
America/Denver
Heading
275°
west

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DEN KWA
Airport Name Denver International Airport Bucholz Army Air Field(Kwajalein Kmr)(Atoll) Airport
IATA Code DEN KWA
ICAO Code KDEN PKWA
City Denver Kwajalein
Country United States Marshall Islands
Timezone America/Denver Pacific/Kwajalein
Elevation 5,434 ft 16 ft
Coordinates 39.860000, -104.670000 8.720000, 167.730000

Denver (DEN) to Kwajalein (KWA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Denver International Airport (DEN) in Denver, United States to Bucholz Army Air Field(Kwajalein Kmr)(Atoll) Airport (KWA) in Kwajalein, Marshall Islands is 9,184 kilometers (5,707 miles / 4,959 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west at a heading of 275°.

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 Marshall Islands. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 22:50 in Denver, it's 17:50 in Kwajalein. With a 19-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 5,418 feet between the two airports. Bucholz Army Air Field(Kwajalein Kmr)(Atoll) 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 Kwajalein (KWA) to Denver (DEN) follows a heading of 51° (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 Bucholz Army Air Field(Kwajalein Kmr)(Atoll) Airport (KWA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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