DEN
Denver
United States
13,542 km
8,415 miles
LBO
Lusambo
DR Congo
Distance
13,542 km
8,415 mi / 7,312 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Denver
Heading
67°
east northeast

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DEN LBO
Airport Name Denver International Airport Lusambo Airport
IATA Code DEN LBO
ICAO Code KDEN FZVI
City Denver Lusambo
Country United States DR Congo
Timezone America/Denver Africa/Lubumbashi
Elevation 5,434 ft 1,407 ft
Coordinates 39.860000, -104.670000 -4.960000, 23.380000

Denver (DEN) to Lusambo (LBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Denver International Airport (DEN) in Denver, United States to Lusambo Airport (LBO) in Lusambo, DR Congo is 13,542 kilometers (8,415 miles / 7,312 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east northeast at a heading of 67°.

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 03:27 in Denver, it's 12:27 in Lusambo. 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 4,027 feet between the two airports. Lusambo 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 Lusambo (LBO) to Denver (DEN) follows a heading of 315° (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 Lusambo Airport (LBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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