BIN
Bamiyan
Afghanistan
11,608 km
7,213 miles
SLC
Salt Lake City
United States
Distance
11,608 km
7,213 mi / 6,268 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11.5h
Asia/Kabul
Heading
360°
north

Airport Comparison

BIN SLC
Airport Name Bamiyan Airport Salt Lake City International Airport
IATA Code BIN SLC
ICAO Code OABN KSLC
City Bamiyan Salt Lake City
Country Afghanistan United States
Timezone Asia/Kabul America/Denver
Elevation 8,367 ft 4,231 ft
Coordinates 34.820000, 67.820000 40.790000, -111.980000

Bamiyan (BIN) to Salt Lake City (SLC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bamiyan Airport (BIN) in Bamiyan, Afghanistan to Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) in Salt Lake City, United States is 11,608 kilometers (7,213 miles / 6,268 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north at a heading of 360°.

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 Afghanistan 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 14:11 in Bamiyan, it's 02:41 in Salt Lake City. With a 11.5-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 4,136 feet between the two airports. Salt Lake City International Airport sits lower than Bamiyan Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Salt Lake City (SLC) to Bamiyan (BIN) follows a heading of 0° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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