DEN
Denver
United States
10,517 km
6,535 miles
ING
El Calafate
Argentina
Distance
10,517 km
6,535 mi / 5,679 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
America/Denver
Heading
160°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

DEN ING
Airport Name Denver International Airport Lago Argentino Airport
IATA Code DEN ING
ICAO Code KDEN SAWA
City Denver El Calafate
Country United States Argentina
Timezone America/Denver America/Argentina/Rio_Gallegos
Elevation 5,434 ft 732 ft
Coordinates 39.860000, -104.670000 -50.340000, -72.250000

Denver (DEN) to El Calafate (ING) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Denver International Airport (DEN) in Denver, United States to Lago Argentino Airport (ING) in El Calafate, Argentina is 10,517 kilometers (6,535 miles / 5,679 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying south southeast at a heading of 160°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 04:48 in Denver, it's 08:48 in El Calafate. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,702 feet between the two airports. Lago Argentino 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 El Calafate (ING) to Denver (DEN) follows a heading of 336° (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 Lago Argentino Airport (ING) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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