DEN
Denver
United States
15,115 km
9,392 miles
ROD
Robertson
South Africa
Distance
15,115 km
9,392 mi / 8,161 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Denver
Heading
100°
east

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DEN ROD
Airport Name Denver International Airport Robertson Airport
IATA Code DEN ROD
ICAO Code KDEN FARS
City Denver Robertson
Country United States South Africa
Timezone America/Denver Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 5,434 ft 640 ft
Coordinates 39.860000, -104.670000 -33.810000, 19.900000

Denver (DEN) to Robertson (ROD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Denver International Airport (DEN) in Denver, United States to Robertson Airport (ROD) in Robertson, South Africa is 15,115 kilometers (9,392 miles / 8,161 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east at a heading of 100°.

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 South Africa. 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 17:04 in Denver, it's 02:04 in Robertson. With a 9-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 4,794 feet between the two airports. Robertson 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 Robertson (ROD) to Denver (DEN) follows a heading of 295° (west 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 Robertson Airport (ROD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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