DEN
Denver
United States
6,891 km
4,282 miles
SCS
Shetland Islands
United Kingdom
Distance
6,891 km
4,282 mi / 3,721 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Denver
Heading
33°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

DEN SCS
Airport Name Denver International Airport Scatsta Airport
IATA Code DEN SCS
ICAO Code KDEN EGPM
City Denver Shetland Islands
Country United States United Kingdom
Timezone America/Denver Europe/London
Elevation 5,434 ft 81 ft
Coordinates 39.860000, -104.670000 60.430000, -1.300000

Denver (DEN) to Shetland Islands (SCS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Denver International Airport (DEN) in Denver, United States to Scatsta Airport (SCS) in Shetland Islands, United Kingdom is 6,891 kilometers (4,282 miles / 3,721 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying north northeast at a heading of 33°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting United States with United Kingdom. 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 13:53 in Denver, it's 20:53 in Shetland Islands. With a 7-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 5,353 feet between the two airports. Scatsta 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 Shetland Islands (SCS) to Denver (DEN) follows a heading of 302° (west 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 Scatsta Airport (SCS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.