DEN
Denver
United States
9,039 km
5,616 miles
QSC
Sao Carlos
Brazil
Distance
9,039 km
5,616 mi / 4,880 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
America/Denver
Heading
128°
southeast

Airport Comparison

DEN QSC
Airport Name Denver International Airport Sao Carlos Airport
IATA Code DEN QSC
ICAO Code KDEN SDSC
City Denver Sao Carlos
Country United States Brazil
Timezone America/Denver America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 5,434 ft 2,649 ft
Coordinates 39.860000, -104.670000 -21.880000, -47.900000

Denver (DEN) to Sao Carlos (QSC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Denver International Airport (DEN) in Denver, United States to Sao Carlos Airport (QSC) in Sao Carlos, Brazil is 9,039 kilometers (5,616 miles / 4,880 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying southeast at a heading of 128°.

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 02:22 in Denver, it's 06:22 in Sao Carlos. 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 2,785 feet between the two airports. Sao Carlos 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 Sao Carlos (QSC) to Denver (DEN) follows a heading of 319° (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 Sao Carlos Airport (QSC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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