DEN
Denver
United States
12,401 km
7,706 miles
SBE
Suabi Airport
Papua New Guinea
Distance
12,401 km
7,706 mi / 6,696 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+17h
America/Denver
Heading
280°
west

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DEN SBE
Airport Name Denver International Airport Suabi Airport
IATA Code DEN SBE
ICAO Code KDEN AYSA
City Denver N/A
Country United States Papua New Guinea
Timezone America/Denver Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 5,434 ft 465 ft
Coordinates 39.860000, -104.670000 -6.100000, 142.280000

Denver (DEN) to Suabi Airport (SBE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Denver International Airport (DEN) in Denver, United States to Suabi Airport (SBE) in Suabi Airport, Papua New Guinea is 12,401 kilometers (7,706 miles / 6,696 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west at a heading of 280°.

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 Papua New Guinea. 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 08:22 in Denver, it's 01:22 in Suabi Airport. With a 17-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 4,969 feet between the two airports. Suabi 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 Suabi Airport (SBE) to Denver (DEN) follows a heading of 49° (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 Suabi Airport (SBE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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