DEN
Denver
United States
12,017 km
7,467 miles
TUG
Tuguegarao City
Philippines
Distance
12,017 km
7,467 mi / 6,489 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15h
America/Denver
Heading
313°
northwest

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DEN TUG
Airport Name Denver International Airport Tuguegarao Airport
IATA Code DEN TUG
ICAO Code KDEN RPUT
City Denver Tuguegarao City
Country United States Philippines
Timezone America/Denver Asia/Manila
Elevation 5,434 ft 70 ft
Coordinates 39.860000, -104.670000 17.640000, 121.730000

Denver (DEN) to Tuguegarao City (TUG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Denver International Airport (DEN) in Denver, United States to Tuguegarao Airport (TUG) in Tuguegarao City, Philippines is 12,017 kilometers (7,467 miles / 6,489 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northwest at a heading of 313°.

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 04:49 in Denver, it's 19:49 in Tuguegarao City. 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 5,364 feet between the two airports. Tuguegarao 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 Tuguegarao City (TUG) to Denver (DEN) follows a heading of 36° (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 Tuguegarao Airport (TUG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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