DEN
Denver
United States
12,583 km
7,819 miles
WHO
Franz Josef Aerodrome
New Zealand
Distance
12,583 km
7,819 mi / 6,794 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+20h
America/Denver
Heading
232°
southwest

Airport Comparison

DEN WHO
Airport Name Denver International Airport Franz Josef Aerodrome
IATA Code DEN WHO
ICAO Code KDEN NZFJ
City Denver N/A
Country United States New Zealand
Timezone America/Denver Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 5,434 ft 240 ft
Coordinates 39.860000, -104.670000 -43.360000, 170.130000

Denver (DEN) to Franz Josef Aerodrome (WHO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Denver International Airport (DEN) in Denver, United States to Franz Josef Aerodrome (WHO) in Franz Josef Aerodrome, New Zealand is 12,583 kilometers (7,819 miles / 6,794 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying southwest at a heading of 232°.

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 New Zealand. 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 02:10 in Denver, it's 22:10 in Franz Josef Aerodrome. With a 20-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 5,194 feet between the two airports. Franz Josef Aerodrome sits lower than Denver International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Franz Josef Aerodrome (WHO) to Denver (DEN) follows a heading of 56° (east 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 Franz Josef Aerodrome (WHO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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