DEN
Denver
United States
14,366 km
8,927 miles
NLS
Nicholson Airport
Australia
Distance
14,366 km
8,927 mi / 7,757 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15h
America/Denver
Heading
279°
west

Airport Comparison

DEN NLS
Airport Name Denver International Airport Nicholson Airport
IATA Code DEN NLS
ICAO Code KDEN YNIC
City Denver N/A
Country United States Australia
Timezone America/Denver Australia/Perth
Elevation 5,434 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 39.860000, -104.670000 -18.050000, 128.900000

Denver (DEN) to Nicholson Airport (NLS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Denver International Airport (DEN) in Denver, United States to Nicholson Airport (NLS) in Nicholson Airport, Australia is 14,366 kilometers (8,927 miles / 7,757 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west at a heading of 279°.

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 05:56 in Denver, it's 20:56 in Nicholson Airport. 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 5,434 feet between the two airports. Nicholson 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 Nicholson Airport (NLS) to Denver (DEN) follows a heading of 53° (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 Nicholson Airport (NLS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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