DEN
Denver
United States
10,989 km
6,828 miles
KWS
Kwailabesi
Solomon Islands
Distance
10,989 km
6,828 mi / 5,934 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+18h
America/Denver
Heading
266°
west

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DEN KWS
Airport Name Denver International Airport Kwailabesi Airport
IATA Code DEN KWS
ICAO Code KDEN AGKW
City Denver Kwailabesi
Country United States Solomon Islands
Timezone America/Denver Pacific/Guadalcanal
Elevation 5,434 ft 26 ft
Coordinates 39.860000, -104.670000 -8.360000, 160.780000

Denver (DEN) to Kwailabesi (KWS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Denver International Airport (DEN) in Denver, United States to Kwailabesi Airport (KWS) in Kwailabesi, Solomon Islands is 10,989 kilometers (6,828 miles / 5,934 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west at a heading of 266°.

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 Solomon 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 16:00 in Denver, it's 10:00 in Kwailabesi. With a 18-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 5,408 feet between the two airports. Kwailabesi 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 Kwailabesi (KWS) 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 Kwailabesi Airport (KWS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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