DEN
Denver
United States
12,892 km
8,011 miles
DKI
Dunk Island Airport
Australia
Distance
12,892 km
8,011 mi / 6,961 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+17h
America/Denver
Heading
268°
west

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DEN DKI
Airport Name Denver International Airport Dunk Island Airport
IATA Code DEN DKI
ICAO Code KDEN YDKI
City Denver N/A
Country United States Australia
Timezone America/Denver Australia/Brisbane
Elevation 5,434 ft 6 ft
Coordinates 39.860000, -104.670000 -17.940000, 146.140000

Denver (DEN) to Dunk Island Airport (DKI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Denver International Airport (DEN) in Denver, United States to Dunk Island Airport (DKI) in Dunk Island Airport, Australia is 12,892 kilometers (8,011 miles / 6,961 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west at a heading of 268°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 03:18 in Denver, it's 20:18 in Dunk Island Airport. With a 17-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 5,428 feet between the two airports. Dunk Island 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 Dunk Island Airport (DKI) to Denver (DEN) follows a heading of 54° (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 Dunk Island Airport (DKI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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