DEN
Denver
United States
10,896 km
6,770 miles
YZY
Zhangye
China
Distance
10,896 km
6,770 mi / 5,883 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15h
America/Denver
Heading
340°
north northwest

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DEN YZY
Airport Name Denver International Airport Ganzhou
IATA Code DEN YZY
ICAO Code KDEN ZLZY
City Denver Zhangye
Country United States China
Timezone America/Denver Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 5,434 ft 5,280 ft
Coordinates 39.860000, -104.670000 38.810000, 100.660000

Denver (DEN) to Zhangye (YZY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Denver International Airport (DEN) in Denver, United States to Ganzhou (YZY) in Zhangye, China is 10,896 kilometers (6,770 miles / 5,883 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northwest at a heading of 340°.

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 China. 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 15:56 in Denver, it's 06:56 in Zhangye. With a 15-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Zhangye (YZY) to Denver (DEN) follows a heading of 19° (north 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 Ganzhou (YZY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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