DEN
Denver
United States
10,230 km
6,357 miles
XGA
Gaoua
Burkina Faso
Distance
10,230 km
6,357 mi / 5,524 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Denver
Heading
75°
east northeast

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DEN XGA
Airport Name Denver International Airport Gaoua Airport
IATA Code DEN XGA
ICAO Code KDEN DFOG
City Denver Gaoua
Country United States Burkina Faso
Timezone America/Denver Africa/Ouagadougou
Elevation 5,434 ft 912 ft
Coordinates 39.860000, -104.670000 10.300000, -3.250000

Denver (DEN) to Gaoua (XGA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Denver International Airport (DEN) in Denver, United States to Gaoua Airport (XGA) in Gaoua, Burkina Faso is 10,230 kilometers (6,357 miles / 5,524 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east northeast at a heading of 75°.

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 Burkina Faso. 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 08:41 in Denver, it's 15:41 in Gaoua. 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 4,522 feet between the two airports. Gaoua 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 Gaoua (XGA) to Denver (DEN) follows a heading of 311° (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 Gaoua Airport (XGA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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