DEN
Denver
United States
14,521 km
9,023 miles
KCS
Kings Creek Airport
Australia
Distance
14,521 km
9,023 mi / 7,841 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+16.5h
America/Denver
Heading
270°
west

Airport Comparison

DEN KCS
Airport Name Denver International Airport Kings Creek Airport
IATA Code DEN KCS
ICAO Code KDEN YKCS
City Denver N/A
Country United States Australia
Timezone America/Denver Australia/Darwin
Elevation 5,434 ft 615 ft
Coordinates 39.860000, -104.670000 -24.420000, 131.840000

Denver (DEN) to Kings Creek Airport (KCS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Denver International Airport (DEN) in Denver, United States to Kings Creek Airport (KCS) in Kings Creek Airport, Australia is 14,521 kilometers (9,023 miles / 7,841 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west at a heading of 270°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 05:27 in Denver, it's 21:57 in Kings Creek Airport. With a 16.5-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 4,819 feet between the two airports. Kings Creek 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 Kings Creek Airport (KCS) to Denver (DEN) follows a heading of 57° (east northeast). 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 Kings Creek Airport (KCS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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