DEN
Denver
United States
10,947 km
6,802 miles
SON
Luganville
Vanuatu
Distance
10,947 km
6,802 mi / 5,911 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+18h
America/Denver
Heading
257°
west southwest

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DEN SON
Airport Name Denver International Airport Santo Pekoa International Airport
IATA Code DEN SON
ICAO Code KDEN NVSS
City Denver Luganville
Country United States Vanuatu
Timezone America/Denver Pacific/Efate
Elevation 5,434 ft 184 ft
Coordinates 39.860000, -104.670000 -15.510000, 167.220000

Denver (DEN) to Luganville (SON) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Denver International Airport (DEN) in Denver, United States to Santo Pekoa International Airport (SON) in Luganville, Vanuatu is 10,947 kilometers (6,802 miles / 5,911 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west southwest at a heading of 257°.

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 Vanuatu. 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 23:52 in Denver, it's 17:52 in Luganville. With a 18-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 5,250 feet between the two airports. Santo Pekoa 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 Luganville (SON) to Denver (DEN) follows a heading of 51° (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 Santo Pekoa International Airport (SON) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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