DEN
Denver
United States
14,023 km
8,713 miles
TCA
Tennant Creek
Australia
Distance
14,023 km
8,713 mi / 7,572 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+16.5h
America/Denver
Heading
274°
west

Airport Comparison

DEN TCA
Airport Name Denver International Airport Tennant Creek Airport
IATA Code DEN TCA
ICAO Code KDEN YTNK
City Denver Tennant Creek
Country United States Australia
Timezone America/Denver Australia/Darwin
Elevation 5,434 ft 1,236 ft
Coordinates 39.860000, -104.670000 -19.630000, 134.180000

Denver (DEN) to Tennant Creek (TCA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Denver International Airport (DEN) in Denver, United States to Tennant Creek Airport (TCA) in Tennant Creek, Australia is 14,023 kilometers (8,713 miles / 7,572 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west at a heading of 274°.

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 Australia. 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 13:12 in Denver, it's 05:42 in Tennant Creek. With a 16.5-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 4,198 feet between the two airports. Tennant Creek 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 Tennant Creek (TCA) to Denver (DEN) follows a heading of 54° (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 Tennant Creek Airport (TCA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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