DEN
Denver
United States
10,733 km
6,669 miles
RGL
Rio Gallegos
Argentina
Distance
10,733 km
6,669 mi / 5,795 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
America/Denver
Heading
159°
south southeast

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DEN RGL
Airport Name Denver International Airport Piloto Civil N. Fernandez Airport
IATA Code DEN RGL
ICAO Code KDEN SAWG
City Denver Rio Gallegos
Country United States Argentina
Timezone America/Denver America/Argentina/Rio_Gallegos
Elevation 5,434 ft 61 ft
Coordinates 39.860000, -104.670000 -51.610000, -69.310000

Denver (DEN) to Rio Gallegos (RGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Denver International Airport (DEN) in Denver, United States to Piloto Civil N. Fernandez Airport (RGL) in Rio Gallegos, Argentina is 10,733 kilometers (6,669 miles / 5,795 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying south southeast at a heading of 159°.

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 Argentina. 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 00:51 in Denver, it's 04:51 in Rio Gallegos. 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 5,373 feet between the two airports. Piloto Civil N. Fernandez 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 Rio Gallegos (RGL) to Denver (DEN) follows a heading of 333° (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 Piloto Civil N. Fernandez Airport (RGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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