BEN
Benghazi
Libya
10,544 km
6,552 miles
SLC
Salt Lake City
United States
Distance
10,544 km
6,552 mi / 5,693 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Tripoli
Heading
326°
northwest

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BEN SLC
Airport Name Benina International Airport Salt Lake City International Airport
IATA Code BEN SLC
ICAO Code HLLB KSLC
City Benghazi Salt Lake City
Country Libya United States
Timezone Africa/Tripoli America/Denver
Elevation 433 ft 4,231 ft
Coordinates 32.100000, 20.270000 40.790000, -111.980000

Benghazi (BEN) to Salt Lake City (SLC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Benina International Airport (BEN) in Benghazi, Libya to Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) in Salt Lake City, United States is 10,544 kilometers (6,552 miles / 5,693 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 326°.

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 Libya 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 10:56 in Benghazi, it's 01:56 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 3,798 feet between the two airports. Salt Lake City International Airport sits higher than Benina International Airport.

The return flight from Salt Lake City (SLC) to Benghazi (BEN) follows a heading of 39° (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 Benina International Airport (BEN) and Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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