DEN
Denver
United States
12,509 km
7,773 miles
NHD
Dubai
United Arab Emirates
Distance
12,509 km
7,773 mi / 6,754 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Denver
Heading
20°
north northeast

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DEN NHD
Airport Name Denver International Airport Al Minhad Air Base
IATA Code DEN NHD
ICAO Code KDEN OMDM
City Denver Dubai
Country United States United Arab Emirates
Timezone America/Denver Asia/Dubai
Elevation 5,434 ft 165 ft
Coordinates 39.860000, -104.670000 25.030000, 55.370000

Denver (DEN) to Dubai (NHD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Denver International Airport (DEN) in Denver, United States to Al Minhad Air Base (NHD) in Dubai, United Arab Emirates is 12,509 kilometers (7,773 miles / 6,754 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northeast at a heading of 20°.

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 United Arab Emirates. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 02:48 in Denver, it's 13:48 in Dubai. With a 11-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 5,269 feet between the two airports. Al Minhad Air Base sits lower than Denver International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Dubai (NHD) to Denver (DEN) follows a heading of 344° (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 Al Minhad Air Base (NHD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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