DEN
Denver
United States
13,002 km
8,079 miles
SHW
Sharurah Airport
Saudi Arabia
Distance
13,002 km
8,079 mi / 7,020 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
America/Denver
Heading
30°
north northeast

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DEN SHW
Airport Name Denver International Airport Sharurah Airport
IATA Code DEN SHW
ICAO Code KDEN OESH
City Denver N/A
Country United States Saudi Arabia
Timezone America/Denver Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 5,434 ft 2,363 ft
Coordinates 39.860000, -104.670000 17.470000, 47.120000

Denver (DEN) to Sharurah Airport (SHW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Denver International Airport (DEN) in Denver, United States to Sharurah Airport (SHW) in Sharurah Airport, Saudi Arabia is 13,002 kilometers (8,079 miles / 7,020 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northeast at a heading of 30°.

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 Saudi Arabia. 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 01:45 in Denver, it's 11:45 in Sharurah Airport. With a 10-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 3,071 feet between the two airports. Sharurah 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 Sharurah Airport (SHW) to Denver (DEN) follows a heading of 336° (north 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 Sharurah Airport (SHW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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