DEN
Denver
United States
9,961 km
6,189 miles
XEN
Xingcheng Air Base
China
Distance
9,961 km
6,189 mi / 5,378 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15h
America/Denver
Heading
327°
north northwest

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DEN XEN
Airport Name Denver International Airport Xingcheng Air Base
IATA Code DEN XEN
ICAO Code KDEN ZYXC
City Denver N/A
Country United States China
Timezone America/Denver Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 5,434 ft 30 ft
Coordinates 39.860000, -104.670000 40.580000, 120.700000

Denver (DEN) to Xingcheng Air Base (XEN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Denver International Airport (DEN) in Denver, United States to Xingcheng Air Base (XEN) in Xingcheng Air Base, China is 9,961 kilometers (6,189 miles / 5,378 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northwest at a heading of 327°.

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 China. 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 06:17 in Denver, it's 21:17 in Xingcheng Air Base. 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 5,404 feet between the two airports. Xingcheng Air Base sits lower than Denver International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Xingcheng Air Base (XEN) to Denver (DEN) follows a heading of 33° (north 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 Xingcheng Air Base (XEN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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