DEN
Denver
United States
13,225 km
8,218 miles
GXF
Sayun
Yemen
Distance
13,225 km
8,218 mi / 7,141 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
America/Denver
Heading
29°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

DEN GXF
Airport Name Denver International Airport Sayun International Airport
IATA Code DEN GXF
ICAO Code KDEN OYSY
City Denver Sayun
Country United States Yemen
Timezone America/Denver Asia/Aden
Elevation 5,434 ft 2,097 ft
Coordinates 39.860000, -104.670000 15.970000, 48.790000

Denver (DEN) to Sayun (GXF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Denver International Airport (DEN) in Denver, United States to Sayun International Airport (GXF) in Sayun, Yemen is 13,225 kilometers (8,218 miles / 7,141 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, 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 Yemen. 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 02:08 in Denver, it's 12:08 in Sayun. 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 3,337 feet between the two airports. Sayun International 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 Sayun (GXF) to Denver (DEN) follows a heading of 337° (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 Sayun International Airport (GXF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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