BUQ
Bulawayo
Zimbabwe
15,640 km
9,718 miles
SLC
Salt Lake City
United States
Distance
15,640 km
9,718 mi / 8,445 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Harare
Heading
311°
northwest

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Airport Comparison

BUQ SLC
Airport Name Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport Salt Lake City International Airport
IATA Code BUQ SLC
ICAO Code FVBU KSLC
City Bulawayo Salt Lake City
Country Zimbabwe United States
Timezone Africa/Harare America/Denver
Elevation 4,359 ft 4,231 ft
Coordinates -20.020000, 28.620000 40.790000, -111.980000

Bulawayo (BUQ) to Salt Lake City (SLC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport (BUQ) in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe to Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) in Salt Lake City, United States is 15,640 kilometers (9,718 miles / 8,445 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying northwest at a heading of 311°.

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 Zimbabwe 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 15:08 in Bulawayo, it's 07:08 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.

The return flight from Salt Lake City (SLC) to Bulawayo (BUQ) follows a heading of 70° (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 Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport (BUQ) and Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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