DEN
Denver
United States
14,446 km
8,976 miles
MGQ
Mogadishu
Somalia
Distance
14,446 km
8,976 mi / 7,800 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
America/Denver
Heading
41°
northeast

Airport Comparison

DEN MGQ
Airport Name Denver International Airport Aden Adde International Airport
IATA Code DEN MGQ
ICAO Code KDEN HCMM
City Denver Mogadishu
Country United States Somalia
Timezone America/Denver Africa/Mogadishu
Elevation 5,434 ft 29 ft
Coordinates 39.860000, -104.670000 2.010000, 45.300000

Denver (DEN) to Mogadishu (MGQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Denver International Airport (DEN) in Denver, United States to Aden Adde International Airport (MGQ) in Mogadishu, Somalia is 14,446 kilometers (8,976 miles / 7,800 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northeast at a heading of 41°.

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 Somalia. 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 00:27 in Denver, it's 10:27 in Mogadishu. With a 10-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 5,405 feet between the two airports. Aden Adde International 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 Mogadishu (MGQ) to Denver (DEN) follows a heading of 330° (north 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 Aden Adde International Airport (MGQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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