DEN
Denver
United States
12,710 km
7,898 miles
TES
Tessenei
Eritrea
Distance
12,710 km
7,898 mi / 6,863 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
America/Denver
Heading
41°
northeast

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DEN TES
Airport Name Denver International Airport Tessenei Airport
IATA Code DEN TES
ICAO Code KDEN HHTS
City Denver Tessenei
Country United States Eritrea
Timezone America/Denver Africa/Asmara
Elevation 5,434 ft 2,018 ft
Coordinates 39.860000, -104.670000 15.120000, 36.680000

Denver (DEN) to Tessenei (TES) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Denver International Airport (DEN) in Denver, United States to Tessenei Airport (TES) in Tessenei, Eritrea is 12,710 kilometers (7,898 miles / 6,863 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northeast at a heading of 41°.

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 Eritrea. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 03:58 in Denver, it's 13:58 in Tessenei. 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 3,416 feet between the two airports. Tessenei 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 Tessenei (TES) to Denver (DEN) follows a heading of 328° (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 Tessenei Airport (TES) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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