DEN
Denver
United States
15,174 km
9,429 miles
VRU
Vyrburg
South Africa
Distance
15,174 km
9,429 mi / 8,194 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Denver
Heading
89°
east

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DEN VRU
Airport Name Denver International Airport Vryburg Airport
IATA Code DEN VRU
ICAO Code KDEN FAVB
City Denver Vyrburg
Country United States South Africa
Timezone America/Denver Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 5,434 ft 3,920 ft
Coordinates 39.860000, -104.670000 -26.980000, 24.730000

Denver (DEN) to Vyrburg (VRU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Denver International Airport (DEN) in Denver, United States to Vryburg Airport (VRU) in Vyrburg, South Africa is 15,174 kilometers (9,429 miles / 8,194 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east at a heading of 89°.

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 02:04 in Denver, it's 11:04 in Vyrburg. 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 1,514 feet between the two airports. Vryburg 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 Vyrburg (VRU) to Denver (DEN) follows a heading of 301° (west 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 Vryburg Airport (VRU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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