DEN
Denver
United States
14,846 km
9,225 miles
HWN
Hwange
Zimbabwe
Distance
14,846 km
9,225 mi / 8,016 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Denver
Heading
77°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

DEN HWN
Airport Name Denver International Airport Hwange National Park Airport
IATA Code DEN HWN
ICAO Code KDEN FVWN
City Denver Hwange
Country United States Zimbabwe
Timezone America/Denver Africa/Harare
Elevation 5,434 ft 3,543 ft
Coordinates 39.860000, -104.670000 -18.630000, 27.020000

Denver (DEN) to Hwange (HWN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Denver International Airport (DEN) in Denver, United States to Hwange National Park Airport (HWN) in Hwange, Zimbabwe is 14,846 kilometers (9,225 miles / 8,016 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east northeast at a heading of 77°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 22:49 in Denver, it's 07:49 in Hwange. With a 9-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 1,891 feet between the two airports. Hwange National Park 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 Hwange (HWN) to Denver (DEN) follows a heading of 308° (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 Hwange National Park Airport (HWN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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