DEN
Denver
United States
9,932 km
6,172 miles
YEC
Yecheon Airport
South Korea
Distance
9,932 km
6,172 mi / 5,363 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+16h
America/Denver
Heading
320°
northwest

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DEN YEC
Airport Name Denver International Airport Yecheon Airport
IATA Code DEN YEC
ICAO Code KDEN RKTY
City Denver N/A
Country United States South Korea
Timezone America/Denver Asia/Seoul
Elevation 5,434 ft 354 ft
Coordinates 39.860000, -104.670000 36.630000, 128.350000

Denver (DEN) to Yecheon Airport (YEC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Denver International Airport (DEN) in Denver, United States to Yecheon Airport (YEC) in Yecheon Airport, South Korea is 9,932 kilometers (6,172 miles / 5,363 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 320°.

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 South Korea. 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 04:38 in Denver, it's 20:38 in Yecheon Airport. With a 16-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 5,080 feet between the two airports. Yecheon 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 Yecheon Airport (YEC) to Denver (DEN) follows a heading of 38° (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 Yecheon Airport (YEC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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