DEN
Denver
United States
15,635 km
9,715 miles
NKU
Nkaus
Lesotho
Distance
15,635 km
9,715 mi / 8,442 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Denver
Heading
91°
east

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DEN NKU
Airport Name Denver International Airport Nkaus Airport
IATA Code DEN NKU
ICAO Code KDEN FXNK
City Denver Nkaus
Country United States Lesotho
Timezone America/Denver Africa/Maseru
Elevation 5,434 ft 5,621 ft
Coordinates 39.860000, -104.670000 -30.020000, 28.200000

Denver (DEN) to Nkaus (NKU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Denver International Airport (DEN) in Denver, United States to Nkaus Airport (NKU) in Nkaus, Lesotho is 15,635 kilometers (9,715 miles / 8,442 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east at a heading of 91°.

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 Lesotho. 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 01:54 in Denver, it's 10:54 in Nkaus. 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.

The return flight from Nkaus (NKU) to Denver (DEN) follows a heading of 298° (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 Nkaus Airport (NKU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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