DEN
Denver
United States
11,599 km
7,207 miles
MZG
Makung City
Taiwan
Distance
11,599 km
7,207 mi / 6,263 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15h
America/Denver
Heading
319°
northwest

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DEN MZG
Airport Name Denver International Airport Makung Airport
IATA Code DEN MZG
ICAO Code KDEN RCQC
City Denver Makung City
Country United States Taiwan
Timezone America/Denver Asia/Taipei
Elevation 5,434 ft 103 ft
Coordinates 39.860000, -104.670000 23.570000, 119.630000

Denver (DEN) to Makung City (MZG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Denver International Airport (DEN) in Denver, United States to Makung Airport (MZG) in Makung City, Taiwan is 11,599 kilometers (7,207 miles / 6,263 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northwest at a heading of 319°.

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 Taiwan. 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 02:28 in Denver, it's 17:28 in Makung City. With a 15-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 5,331 feet between the two airports. Makung 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 Makung City (MZG) to Denver (DEN) follows a heading of 34° (north 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 Makung Airport (MZG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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