AKA
Ankang
China
11,236 km
6,982 miles
DEN
Denver
United States
Distance
11,236 km
6,982 mi / 6,067 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
26°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

AKA DEN
Airport Name Ankang Airport Denver International Airport
IATA Code AKA DEN
ICAO Code ZLAK KDEN
City Ankang Denver
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Denver
Elevation 0 ft 5,434 ft
Coordinates 32.710000, 108.930000 39.860000, -104.670000

Ankang (AKA) to Denver (DEN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ankang Airport (AKA) in Ankang, China to Denver International Airport (DEN) in Denver, United States is 11,236 kilometers (6,982 miles / 6,067 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northeast at a heading of 26°.

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 China with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 13:44 in Ankang, it's 22:44 in Denver. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,434 feet between the two airports. Denver International Airport sits higher than Ankang Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Denver (DEN) to Ankang (AKA) follows a heading of 332° (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 Ankang Airport (AKA) and Denver International Airport (DEN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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