AVK
Arvaikheer
Mongolia
9,741 km
6,052 miles
SLC
Salt Lake City
United States
Distance
9,741 km
6,052 mi / 5,259 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Asia/Ulaanbaatar
Heading
26°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

AVK SLC
Airport Name Arvaikheer Airport Salt Lake City International Airport
IATA Code AVK SLC
ICAO Code ZMAH KSLC
City Arvaikheer Salt Lake City
Country Mongolia United States
Timezone Asia/Ulaanbaatar America/Denver
Elevation 5,932 ft 4,231 ft
Coordinates 46.250000, 102.800000 40.790000, -111.980000

Arvaikheer (AVK) to Salt Lake City (SLC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Arvaikheer Airport (AVK) in Arvaikheer, Mongolia to Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) in Salt Lake City, United States is 9,741 kilometers (6,052 miles / 5,259 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northeast at a heading of 26°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 09:44 in Arvaikheer, it's 18:44 in Salt Lake 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 1,701 feet between the two airports. Salt Lake City International Airport sits lower than Arvaikheer Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Salt Lake City (SLC) to Arvaikheer (AVK) follows a heading of 337° (north 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 Arvaikheer Airport (AVK) and Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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