The flight distance from Denver International Airport (DEN) in Denver, United States to Aktau International Airport (SCO) in Aktau, Kazakhstan is 10,394 kilometers (6,458 miles / 5,612 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northeast at a heading of 17°.

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 Kazakhstan. 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 23:59 in Denver, it's 11:59 in Aktau. With a 12-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 5,359 feet between the two airports. Aktau International 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 Aktau (SCO) to Denver (DEN) follows a heading of 342° (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 Aktau International Airport (SCO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.