DEN
Denver
United States
11,533 km
7,166 miles
NDJ
N'Djamena
Chad
Distance
11,533 km
7,166 mi / 6,227 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Denver
Heading
61°
east northeast

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DEN NDJ
Airport Name Denver International Airport N'Djamena International Airport
IATA Code DEN NDJ
ICAO Code KDEN FTTJ
City Denver N'Djamena
Country United States Chad
Timezone America/Denver Africa/Ndjamena
Elevation 5,434 ft 968 ft
Coordinates 39.860000, -104.670000 12.130000, 15.030000

Denver (DEN) to N'Djamena (NDJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Denver International Airport (DEN) in Denver, United States to N'Djamena International Airport (NDJ) in N'Djamena, Chad is 11,533 kilometers (7,166 miles / 6,227 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east northeast at a heading of 61°.

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 Chad. 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 01:56 in Denver, it's 09:56 in N'Djamena. With a 8-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 4,466 feet between the two airports. N'Djamena 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 N'Djamena (NDJ) to Denver (DEN) follows a heading of 317° (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 N'Djamena International Airport (NDJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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