The flight distance from Denver International Airport (DEN) in Denver, United States to Wirawila Airport (WRZ) in Weerawila, Sri Lanka is 14,852 kilometers (9,229 miles / 8,020 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north at a heading of 352°.

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 Sri Lanka. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 05:58 in Denver, it's 18:28 in Weerawila. With a 12.5-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 5,384 feet between the two airports. Wirawila 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 Weerawila (WRZ) to Denver (DEN) follows a heading of 6° (north). 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 Wirawila Airport (WRZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.