DEN
Denver
United States
14,395 km
8,945 miles
SAU
Sawu-Sawu Island
Indonesia
Distance
14,395 km
8,945 mi / 7,773 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15h
America/Denver
Heading
292°
west northwest

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DEN SAU
Airport Name Denver International Airport Sawu Airport
IATA Code DEN SAU
ICAO Code KDEN WRKS
City Denver Sawu-Sawu Island
Country United States Indonesia
Timezone America/Denver Asia/Makassar
Elevation 5,434 ft 530 ft
Coordinates 39.860000, -104.670000 -10.480000, 121.900000

Denver (DEN) to Sawu-Sawu Island (SAU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Denver International Airport (DEN) in Denver, United States to Sawu Airport (SAU) in Sawu-Sawu Island, Indonesia is 14,395 kilometers (8,945 miles / 7,773 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west northwest at a heading of 292°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 00:11 in Denver, it's 15:11 in Sawu-Sawu Island. With a 15-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 4,904 feet between the two airports. Sawu 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 Sawu-Sawu Island (SAU) to Denver (DEN) follows a heading of 46° (northeast). 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 Sawu Airport (SAU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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