DEN
Denver
United States
10,112 km
6,283 miles
PNI
Pohnpei Island
Micronesia
Distance
10,112 km
6,283 mi / 5,460 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+18h
America/Denver
Heading
280°
west

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DEN PNI
Airport Name Denver International Airport Pohnpei International Airport
IATA Code DEN PNI
ICAO Code KDEN PTPN
City Denver Pohnpei Island
Country United States Micronesia
Timezone America/Denver Pacific/Pohnpei
Elevation 5,434 ft 9 ft
Coordinates 39.860000, -104.670000 6.990000, 158.210000

Denver (DEN) to Pohnpei Island (PNI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Denver International Airport (DEN) in Denver, United States to Pohnpei International Airport (PNI) in Pohnpei Island, Micronesia is 10,112 kilometers (6,283 miles / 5,460 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west at a heading of 280°.

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 Micronesia. 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 00:30 in Denver, it's 18:30 in Pohnpei Island. 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 5,425 feet between the two airports. Pohnpei 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 Pohnpei Island (PNI) to Denver (DEN) follows a heading of 50° (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 Pohnpei International Airport (PNI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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