DEN
Denver
United States
14,264 km
8,863 miles
SZM
Sesriem Airstrip
Namibia
Distance
14,264 km
8,863 mi / 7,702 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Denver
Heading
92°
east

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DEN SZM
Airport Name Denver International Airport Sesriem Airstrip
IATA Code DEN SZM
ICAO Code KDEN FYSS
City Denver N/A
Country United States Namibia
Timezone America/Denver Africa/Windhoek
Elevation 5,434 ft 2,454 ft
Coordinates 39.860000, -104.670000 -24.510000, 15.750000

Denver (DEN) to Sesriem Airstrip (SZM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Denver International Airport (DEN) in Denver, United States to Sesriem Airstrip (SZM) in Sesriem Airstrip, Namibia is 14,264 kilometers (8,863 miles / 7,702 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east at a heading of 92°.

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 Namibia. 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 00:15 in Denver, it's 09:15 in Sesriem Airstrip. 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 2,980 feet between the two airports. Sesriem Airstrip sits lower than Denver International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Sesriem Airstrip (SZM) to Denver (DEN) follows a heading of 303° (west 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 Sesriem Airstrip (SZM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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