DEN to NRT: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Denver International Airport (DEN) to Narita International Airport (NRT) is 9,292 km (5,774 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 12h 5m, heading northwest. The distance is the same in either direction (NRT to DEN).
How far is it from Denver to Narita?
The great-circle distance between Denver International Airport (DEN) and Narita International Airport (NRT) is 9,292 km (5,774 mi, 5,017 nautical miles). That is the straight-line distance; a real flight is a little longer because of air-traffic routing.
How long is the flight from DEN to NRT?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 12h 5m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. NRT is roughly northwest of DEN.
How is the DEN to NRT route written in code?
The pair is written DEN-NRT in IATA codes and KDEN-RJAA in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Denver International Airport is DEN (KDEN), Narita International Airport is NRT (RJAA).
| DEN | NRT | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Denver International Airport | Narita International Airport |
| ICAO code | KDEN | RJAA |
| Country | United States | Japan |
| Elevation | 5,431 ft | 141 ft |
| Rank by connections | #15 | #34 |
KDEN starts with K, the ICAO prefix for the contiguous United States; RJAA starts with R, the prefix for East Asia. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
NRT sits 5,290 ft (1,612 m) lower than DEN, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying DEN to NRT
1 airline appear on this route in the open route dataset, 1 of them still listed as active. Each row gives the IATA code, the ICAO code and the radio callsign, which is what an air traffic controller hears:
| IATA | Airline | ICAO | Callsign | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA | United Airlines | UAL | United | Active |
A further 1 carrier sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: NH.
Route and carrier data comes from the OpenFlights open dataset, regenerated here on . It is a historical snapshot of scheduled connections, not a live schedule, and it includes codeshare listings, so some carriers shown may no longer operate the route or exist. How we build this · Data and sources.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Denver from Narita?
Denver International Airport (DEN) and Narita International Airport (NRT) are 9,292 km (5,774 mi, 5,017 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from DEN to NRT?
A typical nonstop flight between DEN and NRT takes about 12h 5m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is NRT from DEN?
Narita International Airport (NRT) lies roughly northwest of Denver International Airport (DEN).
Which airlines fly DEN to NRT?
1 airline appear on the DEN-NRT route in the open dataset, including United Airlines.
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