DEN
Denver
United States
12,197 km
7,579 miles
PCN
Picton
New Zealand
Distance
12,197 km
7,579 mi / 6,586 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+20h
America/Denver
Heading
232°
southwest

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DEN PCN
Airport Name Denver International Airport Picton Aerodrome
IATA Code DEN PCN
ICAO Code KDEN NZPN
City Denver Picton
Country United States New Zealand
Timezone America/Denver Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 5,434 ft 161 ft
Coordinates 39.860000, -104.670000 -41.350000, 173.960000

Denver (DEN) to Picton (PCN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Denver International Airport (DEN) in Denver, United States to Picton Aerodrome (PCN) in Picton, New Zealand is 12,197 kilometers (7,579 miles / 6,586 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying southwest at a heading of 232°.

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 10:14 in Denver, it's 06:14 in Picton. 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 5,273 feet between the two airports. Picton Aerodrome sits lower than Denver International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Picton (PCN) to Denver (DEN) follows a heading of 54° (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 Picton Aerodrome (PCN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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