DEN
Denver
United States
10,983 km
6,825 miles
SPX
Giza
Egypt
Distance
10,983 km
6,825 mi / 5,931 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Denver
Heading
38°
northeast

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DEN SPX
Airport Name Denver International Airport Sphinx International Airport
IATA Code DEN SPX
ICAO Code KDEN HESX
City Denver Giza
Country United States Egypt
Timezone America/Denver Africa/Cairo
Elevation 5,434 ft 553 ft
Coordinates 39.860000, -104.670000 30.110000, 30.890000

Denver (DEN) to Giza (SPX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Denver International Airport (DEN) in Denver, United States to Sphinx International Airport (SPX) in Giza, Egypt is 10,983 kilometers (6,825 miles / 5,931 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northeast at a heading of 38°.

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 Egypt. 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 03:53 in Denver, it's 12:53 in Giza. 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 4,881 feet between the two airports. Sphinx 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 Giza (SPX) to Denver (DEN) follows a heading of 327° (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 Sphinx International Airport (SPX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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