The flight distance from Denver International Airport (DEN) in Denver, United States to Southern Cross Airport (SQC) in Southern Cross Airport, Australia is 15,961 kilometers (9,918 miles / 8,618 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying west at a heading of 270°.

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 Australia. 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 01:58 in Denver, it's 16:58 in Southern Cross Airport. 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 5,080 feet between the two airports. Southern Cross 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 Southern Cross Airport (SQC) to Denver (DEN) follows a heading of 64° (east 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 Southern Cross Airport (SQC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.