FTU
Tolanaro
Madagascar
17,395 km
10,809 miles
SLC
Salt Lake City
United States
Distance
17,395 km
10,809 mi / 9,393 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Indian/Antananarivo
Heading
317°
northwest

Airport Comparison

FTU SLC
Airport Name Tolanaro Airport Salt Lake City International Airport
IATA Code FTU SLC
ICAO Code FMSD KSLC
City Tolanaro Salt Lake City
Country Madagascar United States
Timezone Indian/Antananarivo America/Denver
Elevation 29 ft 4,231 ft
Coordinates -25.040000, 46.960000 40.790000, -111.980000

Tolanaro (FTU) to Salt Lake City (SLC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tolanaro Airport (FTU) in Tolanaro, Madagascar to Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) in Salt Lake City, United States is 17,395 kilometers (10,809 miles / 9,393 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying northwest at a heading of 317°.

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 Madagascar 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 02:59 in Tolanaro, it's 16:59 in Salt Lake City. With a 10-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 Tolanaro Airport.

The return flight from Salt Lake City (SLC) to Tolanaro (FTU) follows a heading of 55° (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 Tolanaro Airport (FTU) and Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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