DEN
Denver
United States
11,496 km
7,143 miles
LXR
Luxor
Egypt
Distance
11,496 km
7,143 mi / 6,207 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Denver
Heading
39°
northeast

Airport Comparison

DEN LXR
Airport Name Denver International Airport Luxor International Airport
IATA Code DEN LXR
ICAO Code KDEN HELX
City Denver Luxor
Country United States Egypt
Timezone America/Denver Africa/Cairo
Elevation 5,434 ft 294 ft
Coordinates 39.860000, -104.670000 25.670000, 32.710000

Denver (DEN) to Luxor (LXR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Denver International Airport (DEN) in Denver, United States to Luxor International Airport (LXR) in Luxor, Egypt is 11,496 kilometers (7,143 miles / 6,207 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northeast at a heading of 39°.

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 Egypt. 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 10:04 in Denver, it's 19:04 in Luxor. 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 5,140 feet between the two airports. Luxor International 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 Luxor (LXR) to Denver (DEN) follows a heading of 328° (north 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 Luxor International Airport (LXR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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