DEN
Denver
United States
9,290 km
5,773 miles
TBF
Tabiteuea North Airport
Kiribati
Distance
9,290 km
5,773 mi / 5,016 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+19h
America/Denver
Heading
263°
west

Airport Comparison

DEN TBF
Airport Name Denver International Airport Tabiteuea North Airport
IATA Code DEN TBF
ICAO Code KDEN NGTE
City Denver N/A
Country United States Kiribati
Timezone America/Denver Pacific/Tarawa
Elevation 5,434 ft 7 ft
Coordinates 39.860000, -104.670000 -1.220000, 174.780000

Denver (DEN) to Tabiteuea North Airport (TBF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Denver International Airport (DEN) in Denver, United States to Tabiteuea North Airport (TBF) in Tabiteuea North Airport, Kiribati is 9,290 kilometers (5,773 miles / 5,016 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west at a heading of 263°.

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 Kiribati. 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 02:01 in Denver, it's 21:01 in Tabiteuea North Airport. With a 19-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 5,427 feet between the two airports. Tabiteuea North 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 Tabiteuea North Airport (TBF) to Denver (DEN) follows a heading of 50° (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 Tabiteuea North Airport (TBF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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