BWU
Sydney
Australia
12,920 km
8,028 miles
SLC
Salt Lake City
United States
Distance
12,920 km
8,028 mi / 6,976 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Australia/Sydney
Heading
57°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

BWU SLC
Airport Name Sydney Bankstown Airport Salt Lake City International Airport
IATA Code BWU SLC
ICAO Code YSBK KSLC
City Sydney Salt Lake City
Country Australia United States
Timezone Australia/Sydney America/Denver
Elevation 29 ft 4,231 ft
Coordinates -33.920000, 150.990000 40.790000, -111.980000

Sydney (BWU) to Salt Lake City (SLC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sydney Bankstown Airport (BWU) in Sydney, Australia to Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) in Salt Lake City, United States is 12,920 kilometers (8,028 miles / 6,976 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east northeast at a heading of 57°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 19:56 in Sydney, it's 01:56 in Salt Lake City. With a 18-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 4,202 feet between the two airports. Salt Lake City International Airport sits higher than Sydney Bankstown Airport.

The return flight from Salt Lake City (SLC) to Sydney (BWU) follows a heading of 247° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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