DEN
Denver
United States
14,859 km
9,233 miles
MFU
Mfuwe
Zambia
Distance
14,859 km
9,233 mi / 8,023 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Denver
Heading
67°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

DEN MFU
Airport Name Denver International Airport Mfuwe Airport
IATA Code DEN MFU
ICAO Code KDEN FLMF
City Denver Mfuwe
Country United States Zambia
Timezone America/Denver Africa/Lusaka
Elevation 5,434 ft 1,853 ft
Coordinates 39.860000, -104.670000 -13.260000, 31.940000

Denver (DEN) to Mfuwe (MFU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Denver International Airport (DEN) in Denver, United States to Mfuwe Airport (MFU) in Mfuwe, Zambia is 14,859 kilometers (9,233 miles / 8,023 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east northeast at a heading of 67°.

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 Zambia. 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 03:44 in Denver, it's 12:44 in Mfuwe. With a 9-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 3,581 feet between the two airports. Mfuwe 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 Mfuwe (MFU) 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 Mfuwe Airport (MFU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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