DEN
Denver
United States
11,557 km
7,181 miles
YAP
Yap Island
Micronesia
Distance
11,557 km
7,181 mi / 6,240 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+17h
America/Denver
Heading
295°
west northwest

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DEN YAP
Airport Name Denver International Airport Yap International Airport
IATA Code DEN YAP
ICAO Code KDEN PTYA
City Denver Yap Island
Country United States Micronesia
Timezone America/Denver Pacific/Chuuk
Elevation 5,434 ft 91 ft
Coordinates 39.860000, -104.670000 9.500000, 138.080000

Denver (DEN) to Yap Island (YAP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Denver International Airport (DEN) in Denver, United States to Yap International Airport (YAP) in Yap Island, Micronesia is 11,557 kilometers (7,181 miles / 6,240 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west northwest at a heading of 295°.

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 Micronesia. 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 17:24 in Denver, it's 10:24 in Yap Island. 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 5,343 feet between the two airports. Yap International 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 Yap Island (YAP) to Denver (DEN) follows a heading of 45° (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 Yap International Airport (YAP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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