DEN
Denver
United States
11,167 km
6,939 miles
THQ
Tianshui
China
Distance
11,167 km
6,939 mi / 6,030 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
America/Denver
Heading
335°
north northwest

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DEN THQ
Airport Name Denver International Airport Tianshui Maijishan Airport
IATA Code DEN THQ
ICAO Code KDEN ZLTS
City Denver Tianshui
Country United States China
Timezone America/Denver Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 5,434 ft 3,590 ft
Coordinates 39.860000, -104.670000 34.560000, 105.860000

Denver (DEN) to Tianshui (THQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Denver International Airport (DEN) in Denver, United States to Tianshui Maijishan Airport (THQ) in Tianshui, China is 11,167 kilometers (6,939 miles / 6,030 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northwest at a heading of 335°.

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 China. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 00:34 in Denver, it's 14:34 in Tianshui. With a 14-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 1,844 feet between the two airports. Tianshui Maijishan 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 Tianshui (THQ) to Denver (DEN) follows a heading of 23° (north 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 Tianshui Maijishan Airport (THQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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