DEN
Denver
United States
9,284 km
5,769 miles
TSU
Tabiteuea South
Kiribati
Distance
9,284 km
5,769 mi / 5,013 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+19h
America/Denver
Heading
263°
west

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DEN TSU
Airport Name Denver International Airport Tabiteuea South Airport
IATA Code DEN TSU
ICAO Code KDEN NGTS
City Denver Tabiteuea South
Country United States Kiribati
Timezone America/Denver Pacific/Tarawa
Elevation 5,434 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 39.860000, -104.670000 -1.470000, 175.060000

Denver (DEN) to Tabiteuea South (TSU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Denver International Airport (DEN) in Denver, United States to Tabiteuea South Airport (TSU) in Tabiteuea South, Kiribati is 9,284 kilometers (5,769 miles / 5,013 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west at a heading of 263°.

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 Kiribati. 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 04:06 in Denver, it's 23:06 in Tabiteuea South. With a 19-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 5,434 feet between the two airports. Tabiteuea South 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 Tabiteuea South (TSU) to Denver (DEN) follows a heading of 50° (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 Tabiteuea South Airport (TSU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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