DEN
Denver
United States
14,310 km
8,892 miles
LGH
Leigh Creek Airport
Australia
Distance
14,310 km
8,892 mi / 7,727 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+17.5h
America/Denver
Heading
260°
west

Airport Comparison

DEN LGH
Airport Name Denver International Airport Leigh Creek Airport
IATA Code DEN LGH
ICAO Code KDEN YLEC
City Denver N/A
Country United States Australia
Timezone America/Denver Australia/Adelaide
Elevation 5,434 ft 856 ft
Coordinates 39.860000, -104.670000 -30.600000, 138.430000

Denver (DEN) to Leigh Creek Airport (LGH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Denver International Airport (DEN) in Denver, United States to Leigh Creek Airport (LGH) in Leigh Creek Airport, Australia is 14,310 kilometers (8,892 miles / 7,727 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west at a heading of 260°.

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 Australia. 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 07:26 in Denver, it's 00:56 in Leigh Creek Airport. With a 17.5-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 4,578 feet between the two airports. Leigh Creek 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 Leigh Creek Airport (LGH) to Denver (DEN) follows a heading of 61° (east 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 Leigh Creek Airport (LGH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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