DEN
Denver
United States
12,903 km
8,018 miles
SSY
Mbanza Congo
Angola
Distance
12,903 km
8,018 mi / 6,967 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Denver
Heading
76°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

DEN SSY
Airport Name Denver International Airport Mbanza Congo Airport
IATA Code DEN SSY
ICAO Code KDEN FNBC
City Denver Mbanza Congo
Country United States Angola
Timezone America/Denver Africa/Luanda
Elevation 5,434 ft 1,860 ft
Coordinates 39.860000, -104.670000 -6.270000, 14.250000

Denver (DEN) to Mbanza Congo (SSY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Denver International Airport (DEN) in Denver, United States to Mbanza Congo Airport (SSY) in Mbanza Congo, Angola is 12,903 kilometers (8,018 miles / 6,967 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east northeast at a heading of 76°.

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 Angola. 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 20:04 in Denver, it's 04:04 in Mbanza Congo. 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 3,574 feet between the two airports. Mbanza Congo 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 Mbanza Congo (SSY) to Denver (DEN) follows a heading of 312° (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 Mbanza Congo Airport (SSY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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