DEN
Denver
United States
11,760 km
7,307 miles
OAH
Shindand Airport
Afghanistan
Distance
11,760 km
7,307 mi / 6,350 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11.5h
America/Denver
Heading
11°
north northeast

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DEN OAH
Airport Name Denver International Airport Shindand Airport
IATA Code DEN OAH
ICAO Code KDEN OASD
City Denver N/A
Country United States Afghanistan
Timezone America/Denver Asia/Kabul
Elevation 5,434 ft 3,773 ft
Coordinates 39.860000, -104.670000 33.390000, 62.260000

Denver (DEN) to Shindand Airport (OAH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Denver International Airport (DEN) in Denver, United States to Shindand Airport (OAH) in Shindand Airport, Afghanistan is 11,760 kilometers (7,307 miles / 6,350 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northeast at a heading of 11°.

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 Afghanistan. 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 12:21 in Denver, it's 23:51 in Shindand Airport. With a 11.5-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 1,661 feet between the two airports. Shindand 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 Shindand Airport (OAH) to Denver (DEN) follows a heading of 350° (north). 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 Shindand Airport (OAH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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