DEN
Denver
United States
10,565 km
6,565 miles
KKX
Kikai Airport
Japan
Distance
10,565 km
6,565 mi / 5,705 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+16h
America/Denver
Heading
314°
northwest

Airport Comparison

DEN KKX
Airport Name Denver International Airport Kikai Airport
IATA Code DEN KKX
ICAO Code KDEN RJKI
City Denver N/A
Country United States Japan
Timezone America/Denver Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 5,434 ft 21 ft
Coordinates 39.860000, -104.670000 28.320000, 129.930000

Denver (DEN) to Kikai Airport (KKX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Denver International Airport (DEN) in Denver, United States to Kikai Airport (KKX) in Kikai Airport, Japan is 10,565 kilometers (6,565 miles / 5,705 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 314°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 22:23 in Denver, it's 14:23 in Kikai Airport. With a 16-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 5,413 feet between the two airports. Kikai 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 Kikai Airport (KKX) to Denver (DEN) follows a heading of 39° (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 Kikai Airport (KKX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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