DEN
Denver
United States
14,078 km
8,747 miles
WVB
Walvis Bay
Namibia
Distance
14,078 km
8,747 mi / 7,601 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Denver
Heading
91°
east

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DEN WVB
Airport Name Denver International Airport Walvis Bay Airport
IATA Code DEN WVB
ICAO Code KDEN FYWB
City Denver Walvis Bay
Country United States Namibia
Timezone America/Denver Africa/Windhoek
Elevation 5,434 ft 299 ft
Coordinates 39.860000, -104.670000 -22.980000, 14.650000

Denver (DEN) to Walvis Bay (WVB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Denver International Airport (DEN) in Denver, United States to Walvis Bay Airport (WVB) in Walvis Bay, Namibia is 14,078 kilometers (8,747 miles / 7,601 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east at a heading of 91°.

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 Namibia. 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 00:16 in Denver, it's 09:16 in Walvis Bay. 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 5,135 feet between the two airports. Walvis Bay 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 Walvis Bay (WVB) to Denver (DEN) follows a heading of 304° (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 Walvis Bay Airport (WVB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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