DEN
Denver
United States
9,754 km
6,061 miles
RGK
Gorno-Altaysk
Russia
Distance
9,754 km
6,061 mi / 5,267 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
America/Denver
Heading
354°
north

Airport Comparison

DEN RGK
Airport Name Denver International Airport Gorno-Altaysk Airport
IATA Code DEN RGK
ICAO Code KDEN UNBG
City Denver Gorno-Altaysk
Country United States Russia
Timezone America/Denver Asia/Krasnoyarsk
Elevation 5,434 ft 965 ft
Coordinates 39.860000, -104.670000 51.970000, 85.830000

Denver (DEN) to Gorno-Altaysk (RGK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Denver International Airport (DEN) in Denver, United States to Gorno-Altaysk Airport (RGK) in Gorno-Altaysk, Russia is 9,754 kilometers (6,061 miles / 5,267 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north at a heading of 354°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 23:21 in Denver, it's 13:21 in Gorno-Altaysk. With a 14-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 4,469 feet between the two airports. Gorno-Altaysk 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 Gorno-Altaysk (RGK) to Denver (DEN) follows a heading of 8° (north). 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 Gorno-Altaysk Airport (RGK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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