DCN
RAAF Base Curtin
Australia
14,758 km
9,170 miles
DEN
Denver
United States
Distance
14,758 km
9,170 mi / 7,969 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Australia/Perth
Heading
51°
northeast

Airport Comparison

DCN DEN
Airport Name RAAF Base Curtin Denver International Airport
IATA Code DCN DEN
ICAO Code YCIN KDEN
City N/A Denver
Country Australia United States
Timezone Australia/Perth America/Denver
Elevation 300 ft 5,434 ft
Coordinates -17.580000, 123.830000 39.860000, -104.670000

RAAF Base Curtin (DCN) to Denver (DEN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from RAAF Base Curtin (DCN) in RAAF Base Curtin, Australia to Denver International Airport (DEN) in Denver, United States is 14,758 kilometers (9,170 miles / 7,969 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northeast at a heading of 51°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 15:11 in RAAF Base Curtin, it's 00:11 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 5,134 feet between the two airports. Denver International Airport sits higher than RAAF Base Curtin. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Denver (DEN) to RAAF Base Curtin (DCN) follows a heading of 284° (west 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 RAAF Base Curtin (DCN) and Denver International Airport (DEN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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