CEK
Chelyabinsk
Russia
9,311 km
5,786 miles
SLC
Salt Lake City
United States
Distance
9,311 km
5,786 mi / 5,028 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Asia/Yekaterinburg
Heading
355°
north

Airport Comparison

CEK SLC
Airport Name Chelyabinsk Balandino Airport Salt Lake City International Airport
IATA Code CEK SLC
ICAO Code USCC KSLC
City Chelyabinsk Salt Lake City
Country Russia United States
Timezone Asia/Yekaterinburg America/Denver
Elevation 769 ft 4,231 ft
Coordinates 55.310000, 61.500000 40.790000, -111.980000

Chelyabinsk (CEK) to Salt Lake City (SLC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chelyabinsk Balandino Airport (CEK) in Chelyabinsk, Russia to Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) in Salt Lake City, United States is 9,311 kilometers (5,786 miles / 5,028 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north at a heading of 355°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 23:55 in Chelyabinsk, it's 11:55 in Salt Lake City. With a 12-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 3,462 feet between the two airports. Salt Lake City International Airport sits higher than Chelyabinsk Balandino Airport.

The return flight from Salt Lake City (SLC) to Chelyabinsk (CEK) follows a heading of 4° (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 Chelyabinsk Balandino Airport (CEK) and Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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