DEN
Denver
United States
12,927 km
8,033 miles
KNG
Kaimana-Papua Island
Indonesia
Distance
12,927 km
8,033 mi / 6,980 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+16h
America/Denver
Heading
289°
west northwest

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DEN KNG
Airport Name Denver International Airport Kaimana Airport
IATA Code DEN KNG
ICAO Code KDEN WASK
City Denver Kaimana-Papua Island
Country United States Indonesia
Timezone America/Denver Asia/Jayapura
Elevation 5,434 ft 19 ft
Coordinates 39.860000, -104.670000 -3.640000, 133.700000

Denver (DEN) to Kaimana-Papua Island (KNG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Denver International Airport (DEN) in Denver, United States to Kaimana Airport (KNG) in Kaimana-Papua Island, Indonesia is 12,927 kilometers (8,033 miles / 6,980 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west northwest at a heading of 289°.

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 Indonesia. 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 10:23 in Denver, it's 02:23 in Kaimana-Papua Island. 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 5,415 feet between the two airports. Kaimana 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 Kaimana-Papua Island (KNG) to Denver (DEN) follows a heading of 47° (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 Kaimana Airport (KNG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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