DEN
Denver
United States
11,976 km
7,442 miles
WSU
Wasu
Papua New Guinea
Distance
11,976 km
7,442 mi / 6,467 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+17h
America/Denver
Heading
277°
west

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DEN WSU
Airport Name Denver International Airport Wasu Airport
IATA Code DEN WSU
ICAO Code KDEN AYWS
City Denver Wasu
Country United States Papua New Guinea
Timezone America/Denver Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 5,434 ft 34 ft
Coordinates 39.860000, -104.670000 -5.960000, 147.200000

Denver (DEN) to Wasu (WSU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Denver International Airport (DEN) in Denver, United States to Wasu Airport (WSU) in Wasu, Papua New Guinea is 11,976 kilometers (7,442 miles / 6,467 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west at a heading of 277°.

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 Papua New Guinea. 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 02:05 in Denver, it's 19:05 in Wasu. With a 17-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 5,400 feet between the two airports. Wasu 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 Wasu (WSU) 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 Wasu Airport (WSU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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