DEN
Denver
United States
11,832 km
7,352 miles
MTA
Matamata Glider Airport
New Zealand
Distance
11,832 km
7,352 mi / 6,389 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+20h
America/Denver
Heading
234°
southwest

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DEN MTA
Airport Name Denver International Airport Matamata Glider Airport
IATA Code DEN MTA
ICAO Code KDEN NZMA
City Denver N/A
Country United States New Zealand
Timezone America/Denver Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 5,434 ft 180 ft
Coordinates 39.860000, -104.670000 -37.730000, 175.740000

Denver (DEN) to Matamata Glider Airport (MTA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Denver International Airport (DEN) in Denver, United States to Matamata Glider Airport (MTA) in Matamata Glider Airport, New Zealand is 11,832 kilometers (7,352 miles / 6,389 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying southwest at a heading of 234°.

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 New Zealand. 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 02:02 in Denver, it's 22:02 in Matamata Glider Airport. With a 20-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 5,254 feet between the two airports. Matamata Glider 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 Matamata Glider Airport (MTA) to Denver (DEN) follows a heading of 52° (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 Matamata Glider Airport (MTA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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