AXU
Axum Airport
Ethiopia
12,919 km
8,027 miles
DEN
Denver
United States
Distance
12,919 km
8,027 mi / 6,975 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
329°
north northwest

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AXU DEN
Airport Name Axum Airport Denver International Airport
IATA Code AXU DEN
ICAO Code HAAX KDEN
City N/A Denver
Country Ethiopia United States
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa America/Denver
Elevation 6,959 ft 5,434 ft
Coordinates 14.150000, 38.770000 39.860000, -104.670000

Axum Airport (AXU) to Denver (DEN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Axum Airport (AXU) in Axum Airport, Ethiopia to Denver International Airport (DEN) in Denver, United States is 12,919 kilometers (8,027 miles / 6,975 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northwest at a heading of 329°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 14:55 in Axum Airport, it's 04:55 in Denver. 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 1,525 feet between the two airports. Denver International Airport sits lower than Axum Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Denver (DEN) to Axum Airport (AXU) follows a heading of 40° (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 Axum Airport (AXU) and Denver International Airport (DEN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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