DEN
Denver
United States
14,432 km
8,968 miles
JRO
Arusha
Tanzania
Distance
14,432 km
8,968 mi / 7,793 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
America/Denver
Heading
54°
northeast

Airport Comparison

DEN JRO
Airport Name Denver International Airport Kilimanjaro International Airport
IATA Code DEN JRO
ICAO Code KDEN HTKJ
City Denver Arusha
Country United States Tanzania
Timezone America/Denver Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Elevation 5,434 ft 2,932 ft
Coordinates 39.860000, -104.670000 -3.430000, 37.070000

Denver (DEN) to Arusha (JRO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Denver International Airport (DEN) in Denver, United States to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) in Arusha, Tanzania is 14,432 kilometers (8,968 miles / 7,793 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northeast at a heading of 54°.

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 Tanzania. 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 00:26 in Denver, it's 10:26 in Arusha. 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 2,502 feet between the two airports. Kilimanjaro 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 Arusha (JRO) to Denver (DEN) follows a heading of 322° (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 Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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