DEN
Denver
United States
11,481 km
7,134 miles
NOU
Noumea
New Caledonia
Distance
11,481 km
7,134 mi / 6,199 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+18h
America/Denver
Heading
252°
west southwest

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DEN NOU
Airport Name Denver International Airport La Tontouta International Airport
IATA Code DEN NOU
ICAO Code KDEN NWWW
City Denver Noumea
Country United States New Caledonia
Timezone America/Denver Pacific/Noumea
Elevation 5,434 ft 52 ft
Coordinates 39.860000, -104.670000 -22.010000, 166.210000

Denver (DEN) to Noumea (NOU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Denver International Airport (DEN) in Denver, United States to La Tontouta International Airport (NOU) in Noumea, New Caledonia is 11,481 kilometers (7,134 miles / 6,199 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west southwest at a heading of 252°.

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 Caledonia. 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 00:02 in Denver, it's 18:02 in Noumea. With a 18-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 5,382 feet between the two airports. La Tontouta 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 Noumea (NOU) 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 La Tontouta International Airport (NOU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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