DEN
Denver
United States
9,381 km
5,829 miles
NTQ
Wajima
Japan
Distance
9,381 km
5,829 mi / 5,066 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+16h
America/Denver
Heading
315°
northwest

Airport Comparison

DEN NTQ
Airport Name Denver International Airport Noto Airport
IATA Code DEN NTQ
ICAO Code KDEN RJNW
City Denver Wajima
Country United States Japan
Timezone America/Denver Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 5,434 ft 718 ft
Coordinates 39.860000, -104.670000 37.290000, 136.960000

Denver (DEN) to Wajima (NTQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Denver International Airport (DEN) in Denver, United States to Noto Airport (NTQ) in Wajima, Japan is 9,381 kilometers (5,829 miles / 5,066 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 315°.

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 Japan. 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 14:55 in Denver, it's 06:55 in Wajima. With a 16-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 4,716 feet between the two airports. Noto 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 Wajima (NTQ) to Denver (DEN) follows a heading of 43° (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 Noto Airport (NTQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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