DEN
Denver
United States
9,495 km
5,900 miles
QCN
Canela
Brazil
Distance
9,495 km
5,900 mi / 5,127 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
America/Denver
Heading
135°
southeast

Airport Comparison

DEN QCN
Airport Name Denver International Airport Canela Airport
IATA Code DEN QCN
ICAO Code KDEN SSCN
City Denver Canela
Country United States Brazil
Timezone America/Denver America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 5,434 ft 2,723 ft
Coordinates 39.860000, -104.670000 -29.370000, -50.830000

Denver (DEN) to Canela (QCN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Denver International Airport (DEN) in Denver, United States to Canela Airport (QCN) in Canela, Brazil is 9,495 kilometers (5,900 miles / 5,127 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying southeast at a heading of 135°.

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 Brazil. 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 05:59 in Denver, it's 09:59 in Canela. 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 2,711 feet between the two airports. Canela 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 Canela (QCN) to Denver (DEN) follows a heading of 322° (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 Canela Airport (QCN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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