DEN
Denver
United States
12,898 km
8,014 miles
SHC
Shire
Ethiopia
Distance
12,898 km
8,014 mi / 6,964 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
America/Denver
Heading
41°
northeast

Airport Comparison

DEN SHC
Airport Name Denver International Airport Shire Airport
IATA Code DEN SHC
ICAO Code KDEN HASR
City Denver Shire
Country United States Ethiopia
Timezone America/Denver Africa/Addis_Ababa
Elevation 5,434 ft 6,207 ft
Coordinates 39.860000, -104.670000 14.080000, 38.270000

Denver (DEN) to Shire (SHC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Denver International Airport (DEN) in Denver, United States to Shire Airport (SHC) in Shire, Ethiopia is 12,898 kilometers (8,014 miles / 6,964 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northeast at a heading of 41°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 03:06 in Denver, it's 13:06 in Shire. With a 10-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Shire (SHC) to Denver (DEN) follows a heading of 329° (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 Shire Airport (SHC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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