DEN
Denver
United States
10,717 km
6,659 miles
SKO
Sokoto
Nigeria
Distance
10,717 km
6,659 mi / 5,787 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Denver
Heading
67°
east northeast

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DEN SKO
Airport Name Denver International Airport Sadiq Abubakar III International Airport
IATA Code DEN SKO
ICAO Code KDEN DNSO
City Denver Sokoto
Country United States Nigeria
Timezone America/Denver Africa/Lagos
Elevation 5,434 ft 1,010 ft
Coordinates 39.860000, -104.670000 12.920000, 5.210000

Denver (DEN) to Sokoto (SKO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Denver International Airport (DEN) in Denver, United States to Sadiq Abubakar III International Airport (SKO) in Sokoto, Nigeria is 10,717 kilometers (6,659 miles / 5,787 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east northeast at a heading of 67°.

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 Nigeria. 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 23:53 in Denver, it's 07:53 in Sokoto. With a 8-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 4,424 feet between the two airports. Sadiq Abubakar III 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 Sokoto (SKO) to Denver (DEN) follows a heading of 313° (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 Sadiq Abubakar III International Airport (SKO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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