DEN
Denver
United States
12,674 km
7,876 miles
LDH
Lord Howe Island
Australia
Distance
12,674 km
7,876 mi / 6,844 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+18h
America/Denver
Heading
248°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

DEN LDH
Airport Name Denver International Airport Lord Howe Island Airport
IATA Code DEN LDH
ICAO Code KDEN YLHI
City Denver Lord Howe Island
Country United States Australia
Timezone America/Denver Australia/Lord_Howe
Elevation 5,434 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 39.860000, -104.670000 -31.540000, 159.080000

Denver (DEN) to Lord Howe Island (LDH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Denver International Airport (DEN) in Denver, United States to Lord Howe Island Airport (LDH) in Lord Howe Island, Australia is 12,674 kilometers (7,876 miles / 6,844 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west southwest at a heading of 248°.

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 Australia. 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 13:53 in Denver, it's 07:53 in Lord Howe Island. 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 5,429 feet between the two airports. Lord Howe Island 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 Lord Howe Island (LDH) to Denver (DEN) follows a heading of 57° (east 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 Lord Howe Island Airport (LDH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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