DEN
Denver
United States
10,826 km
6,727 miles
PUQ
Punta Arenas
Chile
Distance
10,826 km
6,727 mi / 5,845 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
America/Denver
Heading
160°
south southeast

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DEN PUQ
Airport Name Denver International Airport Pdte. Carlos Ibanez del Campo Airport
IATA Code DEN PUQ
ICAO Code KDEN SCCI
City Denver Punta Arenas
Country United States Chile
Timezone America/Denver America/Punta_Arenas
Elevation 5,434 ft 139 ft
Coordinates 39.860000, -104.670000 -53.000000, -70.850000

Denver (DEN) to Punta Arenas (PUQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Denver International Airport (DEN) in Denver, United States to Pdte. Carlos Ibanez del Campo Airport (PUQ) in Punta Arenas, Chile is 10,826 kilometers (6,727 miles / 5,845 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying south southeast at a heading of 160°.

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 Chile. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 03:01 in Denver, it's 07:01 in Punta Arenas. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,295 feet between the two airports. Pdte. Carlos Ibanez del Campo 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 Punta Arenas (PUQ) to Denver (DEN) follows a heading of 334° (north 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 Pdte. Carlos Ibanez del Campo Airport (PUQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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