DEN
Denver
United States
15,416 km
9,579 miles
PBZ
Plettenberg Bay
South Africa
Distance
15,416 km
9,579 mi / 8,324 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Denver
Heading
99°
east

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DEN PBZ
Airport Name Denver International Airport Plettenberg Bay Airport
IATA Code DEN PBZ
ICAO Code KDEN FAPG
City Denver Plettenberg Bay
Country United States South Africa
Timezone America/Denver Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 5,434 ft 465 ft
Coordinates 39.860000, -104.670000 -34.090000, 23.330000

Denver (DEN) to Plettenberg Bay (PBZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Denver International Airport (DEN) in Denver, United States to Plettenberg Bay Airport (PBZ) in Plettenberg Bay, South Africa is 15,416 kilometers (9,579 miles / 8,324 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east at a heading of 99°.

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 00:17 in Denver, it's 09:17 in Plettenberg Bay. 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 4,969 feet between the two airports. Plettenberg Bay 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 Plettenberg Bay (PBZ) to Denver (DEN) follows a heading of 294° (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 Plettenberg Bay Airport (PBZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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