DEN
Denver
United States
13,158 km
8,176 miles
LUS
Lusanga
DR Congo
Distance
13,158 km
8,176 mi / 7,105 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Denver
Heading
71°
east northeast

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DEN LUS
Airport Name Denver International Airport Lusanga Airport
IATA Code DEN LUS
ICAO Code KDEN FZCE
City Denver Lusanga
Country United States DR Congo
Timezone America/Denver Africa/Kinshasa
Elevation 5,434 ft 1,365 ft
Coordinates 39.860000, -104.670000 -4.800000, 18.720000

Denver (DEN) to Lusanga (LUS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Denver International Airport (DEN) in Denver, United States to Lusanga Airport (LUS) in Lusanga, DR Congo is 13,158 kilometers (8,176 miles / 7,105 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east northeast at a heading of 71°.

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 DR Congo. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Africa. 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 08:16 in Lusanga. With a 8-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 4,069 feet between the two airports. Lusanga 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 Lusanga (LUS) to Denver (DEN) follows a heading of 313° (northwest). 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 Lusanga Airport (LUS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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