DEN
Denver
United States
15,624 km
9,708 miles
MQP
Mpumalanga
South Africa
Distance
15,624 km
9,708 mi / 8,436 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Denver
Heading
82°
east

Airport Comparison

DEN MQP
Airport Name Denver International Airport Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport
IATA Code DEN MQP
ICAO Code KDEN FAKN
City Denver Mpumalanga
Country United States South Africa
Timezone America/Denver Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 5,434 ft 2,829 ft
Coordinates 39.860000, -104.670000 -25.380000, 31.110000

Denver (DEN) to Mpumalanga (MQP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Denver International Airport (DEN) in Denver, United States to Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (MQP) in Mpumalanga, South Africa is 15,624 kilometers (9,708 miles / 8,436 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east at a heading of 82°.

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 South Africa. 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 09:27 in Mpumalanga. 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 2,605 feet between the two airports. Kruger Mpumalanga 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 Mpumalanga (MQP) to Denver (DEN) follows a heading of 303° (west 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 Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (MQP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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