DEN
Denver
United States
11,703 km
7,272 miles
NKS
Nkongsamba
Cameroon
Distance
11,703 km
7,272 mi / 6,319 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Denver
Heading
70°
east northeast

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DEN NKS
Airport Name Denver International Airport Nkongsamba Airport
IATA Code DEN NKS
ICAO Code KDEN FKAN
City Denver Nkongsamba
Country United States Cameroon
Timezone America/Denver Africa/Douala
Elevation 5,434 ft 2,641 ft
Coordinates 39.860000, -104.670000 4.950000, 9.930000

Denver (DEN) to Nkongsamba (NKS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Denver International Airport (DEN) in Denver, United States to Nkongsamba Airport (NKS) in Nkongsamba, Cameroon is 11,703 kilometers (7,272 miles / 6,319 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east northeast at a heading of 70°.

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 Cameroon. 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 00:35 in Denver, it's 08:35 in Nkongsamba. 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 2,793 feet between the two airports. Nkongsamba 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 Nkongsamba (NKS) to Denver (DEN) follows a heading of 314° (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 Nkongsamba Airport (NKS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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