DEN
Denver
United States
11,965 km
7,435 miles
ELQ
Gassim Airport
Saudi Arabia
Distance
11,965 km
7,435 mi / 6,460 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
America/Denver
Heading
29°
north northeast

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DEN ELQ
Airport Name Denver International Airport Gassim Airport
IATA Code DEN ELQ
ICAO Code KDEN OEGS
City Denver N/A
Country United States Saudi Arabia
Timezone America/Denver Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 5,434 ft 2,126 ft
Coordinates 39.860000, -104.670000 26.300000, 43.770000

Denver (DEN) to Gassim Airport (ELQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Denver International Airport (DEN) in Denver, United States to Gassim Airport (ELQ) in Gassim Airport, Saudi Arabia is 11,965 kilometers (7,435 miles / 6,460 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northeast at a heading of 29°.

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 Saudi Arabia. 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 04:55 in Denver, it's 14:55 in Gassim Airport. 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 3,308 feet between the two airports. Gassim 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 Gassim Airport (ELQ) to Denver (DEN) follows a heading of 335° (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 Denver International Airport (DEN) and Gassim Airport (ELQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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