GSS
Belfast
South Africa
16,209 km
10,072 miles
SLC
Salt Lake City
United States
Distance
16,209 km
10,072 mi / 8,752 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
307°
northwest

Airport Comparison

GSS SLC
Airport Name Sabi Sabi Airport Salt Lake City International Airport
IATA Code GSS SLC
ICAO Code FASE KSLC
City Belfast Salt Lake City
Country South Africa United States
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Denver
Elevation 1,276 ft 4,231 ft
Coordinates -24.940000, 31.440000 40.790000, -111.980000

Belfast (GSS) to Salt Lake City (SLC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sabi Sabi Airport (GSS) in Belfast, South Africa to Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) in Salt Lake City, United States is 16,209 kilometers (10,072 miles / 8,752 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying northwest at a heading of 307°.

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 South Africa 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 06:23 in Belfast, it's 21:23 in Salt Lake City. With a 9-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 2,955 feet between the two airports. Salt Lake City International Airport sits higher than Sabi Sabi Airport.

The return flight from Salt Lake City (SLC) to Belfast (GSS) follows a heading of 74° (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 Sabi Sabi Airport (GSS) and Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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