DEN
Denver
United States
13,612 km
8,458 miles
SHU
Smith Point Airport
Australia
Distance
13,612 km
8,458 mi / 7,350 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15.5h
America/Denver
Heading
283°
west northwest

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Airport Comparison

DEN SHU
Airport Name Denver International Airport Smith Point Airport
IATA Code DEN SHU
ICAO Code KDEN YSMP
City Denver N/A
Country United States Australia
Timezone America/Denver Australia/Darwin
Elevation 5,434 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 39.860000, -104.670000 -11.150000, 132.150000

Denver (DEN) to Smith Point Airport (SHU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Denver International Airport (DEN) in Denver, United States to Smith Point Airport (SHU) in Smith Point Airport, Australia is 13,612 kilometers (8,458 miles / 7,350 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west northwest at a heading of 283°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 13:28 in Denver, it's 04:58 in Smith Point Airport. With a 15.5-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 5,434 feet between the two airports. Smith Point 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 Smith Point Airport (SHU) to Denver (DEN) follows a heading of 50° (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 Smith Point Airport (SHU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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