DEN
Denver
United States
12,534 km
7,789 miles
SJI
San Jose
Philippines
Distance
12,534 km
7,789 mi / 6,768 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15h
America/Denver
Heading
311°
northwest

Airport Comparison

DEN SJI
Airport Name Denver International Airport San Jose Airport
IATA Code DEN SJI
ICAO Code KDEN RPUH
City Denver San Jose
Country United States Philippines
Timezone America/Denver Asia/Manila
Elevation 5,434 ft 14 ft
Coordinates 39.860000, -104.670000 12.360000, 121.050000

Denver (DEN) to San Jose (SJI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Denver International Airport (DEN) in Denver, United States to San Jose Airport (SJI) in San Jose, Philippines is 12,534 kilometers (7,789 miles / 6,768 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northwest at a heading of 311°.

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 Philippines. 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 05:59 in Denver, it's 20:59 in San Jose. With a 15-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 5,420 feet between the two airports. San Jose 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 San Jose (SJI) to Denver (DEN) follows a heading of 37° (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 San Jose Airport (SJI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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