DEN
Denver
United States
12,348 km
7,673 miles
TKW
Tekin
Papua New Guinea
Distance
12,348 km
7,673 mi / 6,667 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+17h
America/Denver
Heading
281°
west

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DEN TKW
Airport Name Denver International Airport Tekin Airport
IATA Code DEN TKW
ICAO Code KDEN AYTN
City Denver Tekin
Country United States Papua New Guinea
Timezone America/Denver Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 5,434 ft 5,785 ft
Coordinates 39.860000, -104.670000 -5.240000, 142.170000

Denver (DEN) to Tekin (TKW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Denver International Airport (DEN) in Denver, United States to Tekin Airport (TKW) in Tekin, Papua New Guinea is 12,348 kilometers (7,673 miles / 6,667 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west at a heading of 281°.

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 Papua New Guinea. 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 03:20 in Denver, it's 20:20 in Tekin. With a 17-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Tekin (TKW) to Denver (DEN) follows a heading of 49° (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 Tekin Airport (TKW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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