BGF
Bangui
Central African Republic
12,911 km
8,023 miles
SLC
Salt Lake City
United States
Distance
12,911 km
8,023 mi / 6,971 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Bangui
Heading
320°
northwest

Airport Comparison

BGF SLC
Airport Name Bangui M'Poko International Airport Salt Lake City International Airport
IATA Code BGF SLC
ICAO Code FEFF KSLC
City Bangui Salt Lake City
Country Central African Republic United States
Timezone Africa/Bangui America/Denver
Elevation 1,208 ft 4,231 ft
Coordinates 4.400000, 18.520000 40.790000, -111.980000

Bangui (BGF) to Salt Lake City (SLC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bangui M'Poko International Airport (BGF) in Bangui, Central African Republic to Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) in Salt Lake City, United States is 12,911 kilometers (8,023 miles / 6,971 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northwest at a heading of 320°.

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 Central African Republic 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 01:07 in Bangui, it's 17:07 in Salt Lake City. With a 8-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 3,023 feet between the two airports. Salt Lake City International Airport sits higher than Bangui M'Poko International Airport.

The return flight from Salt Lake City (SLC) to Bangui (BGF) follows a heading of 58° (east 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 Bangui M'Poko International Airport (BGF) and Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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