DEN
Denver
United States
13,650 km
8,482 miles
MCV
McArthur River Mine
Australia
Distance
13,650 km
8,482 mi / 7,371 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+16.5h
America/Denver
Heading
276°
west

Airport Comparison

DEN MCV
Airport Name Denver International Airport McArthur River Mine Airport
IATA Code DEN MCV
ICAO Code KDEN YMHU
City Denver McArthur River Mine
Country United States Australia
Timezone America/Denver Australia/Darwin
Elevation 5,434 ft 131 ft
Coordinates 39.860000, -104.670000 -16.440000, 136.080000

Denver (DEN) to McArthur River Mine (MCV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Denver International Airport (DEN) in Denver, United States to McArthur River Mine Airport (MCV) in McArthur River Mine, Australia is 13,650 kilometers (8,482 miles / 7,371 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west at a heading of 276°.

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 05:20 in Denver, it's 21:50 in McArthur River Mine. With a 16.5-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 5,303 feet between the two airports. McArthur River Mine 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 McArthur River Mine (MCV) to Denver (DEN) follows a heading of 53° (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 McArthur River Mine Airport (MCV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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