DEN
Denver
United States
14,136 km
8,784 miles
MBW
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
14,136 km
8,784 mi / 7,633 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+18h
America/Denver
Heading
248°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

DEN MBW
Airport Name Denver International Airport Melbourne Moorabbin Airport
IATA Code DEN MBW
ICAO Code KDEN YMMB
City Denver Melbourne
Country United States Australia
Timezone America/Denver Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 5,434 ft 50 ft
Coordinates 39.860000, -104.670000 -37.980000, 145.100000

Denver (DEN) to Melbourne (MBW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Denver International Airport (DEN) in Denver, United States to Melbourne Moorabbin Airport (MBW) in Melbourne, Australia is 14,136 kilometers (8,784 miles / 7,633 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west southwest at a heading of 248°.

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 00:25 in Denver, it's 18:25 in Melbourne. With a 18-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 5,384 feet between the two airports. Melbourne Moorabbin 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 Melbourne (MBW) to Denver (DEN) follows a heading of 65° (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 Melbourne Moorabbin Airport (MBW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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