JIL
Jilin
China
8,930 km
5,549 miles
SLC
Salt Lake City
United States
Distance
8,930 km
5,549 mi / 4,822 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
41°
northeast

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JIL SLC
Airport Name Jilin Airport Salt Lake City International Airport
IATA Code JIL SLC
ICAO Code ZYJL KSLC
City Jilin Salt Lake City
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Denver
Elevation 0 ft 4,231 ft
Coordinates 44.000000, 126.400000 40.790000, -111.980000

Jilin (JIL) to Salt Lake City (SLC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jilin Airport (JIL) in Jilin, China to Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) in Salt Lake City, United States is 8,930 kilometers (5,549 miles / 4,822 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 41°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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 04:54 in Jilin, it's 13:54 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,231 feet between the two airports. Salt Lake City International Airport sits higher than Jilin Airport.

The return flight from Salt Lake City (SLC) to Jilin (JIL) follows a heading of 322° (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 Jilin Airport (JIL) and Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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