DEN
Denver
United States
12,383 km
7,695 miles
WSZ
Westport Airport
New Zealand
Distance
12,383 km
7,695 mi / 6,687 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+20h
America/Denver
Heading
233°
southwest

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DEN WSZ
Airport Name Denver International Airport Westport Airport
IATA Code DEN WSZ
ICAO Code KDEN NZWS
City Denver N/A
Country United States New Zealand
Timezone America/Denver Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 5,434 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 39.860000, -104.670000 -41.740000, 171.580000

Denver (DEN) to Westport Airport (WSZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Denver International Airport (DEN) in Denver, United States to Westport Airport (WSZ) in Westport Airport, New Zealand is 12,383 kilometers (7,695 miles / 6,687 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying southwest at a heading of 233°.

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 00:23 in Denver, it's 20:23 in Westport Airport. 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 5,421 feet between the two airports. Westport 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 Westport Airport (WSZ) to Denver (DEN) follows a heading of 55° (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 Westport Airport (WSZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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