DEN
Denver
United States
9,129 km
5,672 miles
THI
Tichitt
Mauritania
Distance
9,129 km
5,672 mi / 4,929 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Denver
Heading
73°
east northeast

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DEN THI
Airport Name Denver International Airport Tichitt Airport
IATA Code DEN THI
ICAO Code KDEN GQNC
City Denver Tichitt
Country United States Mauritania
Timezone America/Denver Africa/Nouakchott
Elevation 5,434 ft 561 ft
Coordinates 39.860000, -104.670000 18.450000, -9.520000

Denver (DEN) to Tichitt (THI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Denver International Airport (DEN) in Denver, United States to Tichitt Airport (THI) in Tichitt, Mauritania is 9,129 kilometers (5,672 miles / 4,929 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east northeast at a heading of 73°.

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 Mauritania. 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 21:38 in Denver, it's 04:38 in Tichitt. With a 7-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 4,873 feet between the two airports. Tichitt 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 Tichitt (THI) to Denver (DEN) follows a heading of 309° (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 Tichitt Airport (THI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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