DEN
Denver
United States
13,760 km
8,550 miles
KGN
Kasongo
DR Congo
Distance
13,760 km
8,550 mi / 7,430 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Denver
Heading
64°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

DEN KGN
Airport Name Denver International Airport Kasongo Airport
IATA Code DEN KGN
ICAO Code KDEN FZOK
City Denver Kasongo
Country United States DR Congo
Timezone America/Denver Africa/Lubumbashi
Elevation 5,434 ft 1,785 ft
Coordinates 39.860000, -104.670000 -4.530000, 26.620000

Denver (DEN) to Kasongo (KGN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Denver International Airport (DEN) in Denver, United States to Kasongo Airport (KGN) in Kasongo, DR Congo is 13,760 kilometers (8,550 miles / 7,430 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east northeast at a heading of 64°.

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 DR Congo. 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 01:35 in Denver, it's 10:35 in Kasongo. 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 3,649 feet between the two airports. Kasongo 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 Kasongo (KGN) to Denver (DEN) follows a heading of 316° (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 Kasongo Airport (KGN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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