# Distance from Denver (DEN) to Durban (VIR)

> 15,866 km · estimated flight time 20h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 15,866 km / 9,859 mi / 8,567 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 20h
- **Heading**: 88° (east)
- **Return heading**: 298° (west northwest)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (United States) → South Africa
- **Intercontinental**: North America → Africa
- **Time difference**: +8h (When it's 19:59 in Denver, it's 03:59 in Durban)
- **Elevation difference**: 5,414 ft (VIR is lower than DEN)

## Airports

### [Denver International Airport (DEN)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/den-denver-denver-international-airport/1ef266df-1706-67b6-bf3a-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Denver, United States
- ICAO: KDEN
- Timezone: America/Denver
- Coordinates: 39.860000, -104.670000
- Elevation: 5,434 ft

### [Virginia Airport (VIR)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/vir-durban-virginia-airport/1ef266de-d524-6668-9305-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Durban, South Africa
- ICAO: FAVG
- Timezone: Africa/Johannesburg
- Coordinates: -29.770000, 31.060000
- Elevation: 20 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 19:59 in Denver, it's 03:59 in Durban.
With a 8-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Denver International Airport (DEN)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/den-denver-denver-international-airport/1ef266df-1706-67b6-bf3a-06bb2780ed98)
- [Virginia Airport (VIR)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/vir-durban-virginia-airport/1ef266de-d524-6668-9305-06bb2780ed98)
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