DEN
Denver
United States
9,625 km
5,981 miles
SKG
Thessaloniki
Greece
Distance
9,625 km
5,981 mi / 5,197 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Denver
Heading
37°
northeast

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DEN SKG
Airport Name Denver International Airport Thessaloniki Macedonia International Airport
IATA Code DEN SKG
ICAO Code KDEN LGTS
City Denver Thessaloniki
Country United States Greece
Timezone America/Denver Europe/Athens
Elevation 5,434 ft 22 ft
Coordinates 39.860000, -104.670000 40.520000, 22.970000

Denver (DEN) to Thessaloniki (SKG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Denver International Airport (DEN) in Denver, United States to Thessaloniki Macedonia International Airport (SKG) in Thessaloniki, Greece is 9,625 kilometers (5,981 miles / 5,197 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 37°.

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 Greece. 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 22:48 in Denver, it's 07:48 in Thessaloniki. With a 9-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 5,412 feet between the two airports. Thessaloniki Macedonia 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 Thessaloniki (SKG) to Denver (DEN) follows a heading of 322° (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 Thessaloniki Macedonia International Airport (SKG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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