JIC
Jinchang
China
10,531 km
6,543 miles
SLC
Salt Lake City
United States
Distance
10,531 km
6,543 mi / 5,686 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
25°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

JIC SLC
Airport Name Jinchuan Airport Salt Lake City International Airport
IATA Code JIC SLC
ICAO Code ZLJC KSLC
City Jinchang Salt Lake City
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Denver
Elevation 4,740 ft 4,231 ft
Coordinates 38.540000, 102.350000 40.790000, -111.980000

Jinchang (JIC) to Salt Lake City (SLC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jinchuan Airport (JIC) in Jinchang, China to Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) in Salt Lake City, United States is 10,531 kilometers (6,543 miles / 5,686 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northeast at a heading of 25°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 20:31 in Jinchang, it's 05:31 in Salt Lake City. With a 15-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 Jinchang (JIC) follows a heading of 334° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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