JIN
Jinja
Uganda
14,239 km
8,848 miles
SLC
Salt Lake City
United States
Distance
14,239 km
8,848 mi / 7,688 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Africa/Kampala
Heading
327°
north northwest

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JIN SLC
Airport Name Jinja Airport Salt Lake City International Airport
IATA Code JIN SLC
ICAO Code HUJI KSLC
City Jinja Salt Lake City
Country Uganda United States
Timezone Africa/Kampala America/Denver
Elevation 3,855 ft 4,231 ft
Coordinates 0.450000, 33.200000 40.790000, -111.980000

Jinja (JIN) to Salt Lake City (SLC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jinja Airport (JIN) in Jinja, Uganda to Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) in Salt Lake City, United States is 14,239 kilometers (8,848 miles / 7,688 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north northwest at a heading of 327°.

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 Uganda 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 01:01 in Jinja, it's 15:01 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.

The return flight from Salt Lake City (SLC) to Jinja (JIN) follows a heading of 46° (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 Jinja Airport (JIN) and Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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