DEN
Denver
United States
11,275 km
7,006 miles
KIE
Kieta
Papua New Guinea
Distance
11,275 km
7,006 mi / 6,088 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+18h
America/Denver
Heading
271°
west

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DEN KIE
Airport Name Denver International Airport Aropa Airport
IATA Code DEN KIE
ICAO Code KDEN AYIQ
City Denver Kieta
Country United States Papua New Guinea
Timezone America/Denver Pacific/Bougainville
Elevation 5,434 ft 10 ft
Coordinates 39.860000, -104.670000 -6.300000, 155.730000

Denver (DEN) to Kieta (KIE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Denver International Airport (DEN) in Denver, United States to Aropa Airport (KIE) in Kieta, Papua New Guinea is 11,275 kilometers (7,006 miles / 6,088 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west at a heading of 271°.

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 Papua New Guinea. 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 13:40 in Denver, it's 07:40 in Kieta. With a 18-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 5,424 feet between the two airports. Aropa 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 Kieta (KIE) to Denver (DEN) follows a heading of 51° (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 Aropa Airport (KIE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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