DEN
Denver
United States
15,420 km
9,582 miles
THY
Thohoyandou
South Africa
Distance
15,420 km
9,582 mi / 8,326 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Denver
Heading
80°
east

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DEN THY
Airport Name Denver International Airport Thohoyandou Airport
IATA Code DEN THY
ICAO Code KDEN FATH
City Denver Thohoyandou
Country United States South Africa
Timezone America/Denver Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 5,434 ft 2,021 ft
Coordinates 39.860000, -104.670000 -23.080000, 30.380000

Denver (DEN) to Thohoyandou (THY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Denver International Airport (DEN) in Denver, United States to Thohoyandou Airport (THY) in Thohoyandou, South Africa is 15,420 kilometers (9,582 miles / 8,326 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east at a heading of 80°.

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 South Africa. 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 04:52 in Denver, it's 13:52 in Thohoyandou. 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 3,413 feet between the two airports. Thohoyandou 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 Thohoyandou (THY) to Denver (DEN) follows a heading of 305° (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 Thohoyandou Airport (THY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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