DEN
Denver
United States
11,458 km
7,119 miles
PHC
Port Harcourt
Nigeria
Distance
11,458 km
7,119 mi / 6,187 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Denver
Heading
72°
east northeast

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DEN PHC
Airport Name Denver International Airport Port Harcourt International Airport
IATA Code DEN PHC
ICAO Code KDEN DNPO
City Denver Port Harcourt
Country United States Nigeria
Timezone America/Denver Africa/Lagos
Elevation 5,434 ft 87 ft
Coordinates 39.860000, -104.670000 5.020000, 6.950000

Denver (DEN) to Port Harcourt (PHC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Denver International Airport (DEN) in Denver, United States to Port Harcourt International Airport (PHC) in Port Harcourt, Nigeria is 11,458 kilometers (7,119 miles / 6,187 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east northeast at a heading of 72°.

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 Nigeria. 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 00:09 in Denver, it's 08:09 in Port Harcourt. 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 5,347 feet between the two airports. Port Harcourt 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 Port Harcourt (PHC) to Denver (DEN) follows a heading of 313° (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 Port Harcourt International Airport (PHC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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