DEN
Denver
United States
11,853 km
7,365 miles
XIJ
Ahmed Al Jaber AB
Kuwait
Distance
11,853 km
7,365 mi / 6,400 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
America/Denver
Heading
25°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

DEN XIJ
Airport Name Denver International Airport Ahmed Al Jaber Air Base
IATA Code DEN XIJ
ICAO Code KDEN OKAJ
City Denver Ahmed Al Jaber AB
Country United States Kuwait
Timezone America/Denver Asia/Kuwait
Elevation 5,434 ft 409 ft
Coordinates 39.860000, -104.670000 28.930000, 47.790000

Denver (DEN) to Ahmed Al Jaber AB (XIJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Denver International Airport (DEN) in Denver, United States to Ahmed Al Jaber Air Base (XIJ) in Ahmed Al Jaber AB, Kuwait is 11,853 kilometers (7,365 miles / 6,400 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northeast at a heading of 25°.

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 Kuwait. 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 18:52 in Denver, it's 04:52 in Ahmed Al Jaber AB. With a 10-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 5,025 feet between the two airports. Ahmed Al Jaber Air Base sits lower than Denver International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Ahmed Al Jaber AB (XIJ) to Denver (DEN) follows a heading of 338° (north 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 Ahmed Al Jaber Air Base (XIJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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