DEN
Denver
United States
12,929 km
8,034 miles
SZS
Oban
New Zealand
Distance
12,929 km
8,034 mi / 6,981 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+20h
America/Denver
Heading
230°
southwest

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DEN SZS
Airport Name Denver International Airport Ryans Creek Aerodrome
IATA Code DEN SZS
ICAO Code KDEN NZRC
City Denver Oban
Country United States New Zealand
Timezone America/Denver Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 5,434 ft 62 ft
Coordinates 39.860000, -104.670000 -46.900000, 168.100000

Denver (DEN) to Oban (SZS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Denver International Airport (DEN) in Denver, United States to Ryans Creek Aerodrome (SZS) in Oban, New Zealand is 12,929 kilometers (8,034 miles / 6,981 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying southwest at a heading of 230°.

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 New Zealand. 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 01:51 in Denver, it's 21:51 in Oban. With a 20-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 5,372 feet between the two airports. Ryans Creek Aerodrome sits lower than Denver International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Oban (SZS) to Denver (DEN) follows a heading of 59° (east 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 Ryans Creek Aerodrome (SZS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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