AFD
Port Alfred
South Africa
16,317 km
10,139 miles
SLC
Salt Lake City
United States
Distance
16,317 km
10,139 mi / 8,811 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
295°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

AFD SLC
Airport Name Port Alfred Airport Salt Lake City International Airport
IATA Code AFD SLC
ICAO Code FAPA KSLC
City Port Alfred Salt Lake City
Country South Africa United States
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Denver
Elevation 307 ft 4,231 ft
Coordinates -33.550000, 26.880000 40.790000, -111.980000

Port Alfred (AFD) to Salt Lake City (SLC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Alfred Airport (AFD) in Port Alfred, South Africa to Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) in Salt Lake City, United States is 16,317 kilometers (10,139 miles / 8,811 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying west northwest at a heading of 295°.

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 South Africa with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 21:14 in Port Alfred, it's 12:14 in Salt Lake City. With a 9-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 3,924 feet between the two airports. Salt Lake City International Airport sits higher than Port Alfred Airport.

The return flight from Salt Lake City (SLC) to Port Alfred (AFD) follows a heading of 91° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Port Alfred Airport (AFD) and Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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