JOM
Njombe
Tanzania
15,231 km
9,464 miles
SLC
Salt Lake City
United States
Distance
15,231 km
9,464 mi / 8,224 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Heading
323°
northwest

Airport Comparison

JOM SLC
Airport Name Njombe Airport Salt Lake City International Airport
IATA Code JOM SLC
ICAO Code HTNJ KSLC
City Njombe Salt Lake City
Country Tanzania United States
Timezone Africa/Dar_es_Salaam America/Denver
Elevation 6,400 ft 4,231 ft
Coordinates -9.350000, 34.800000 40.790000, -111.980000

Njombe (JOM) to Salt Lake City (SLC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Njombe Airport (JOM) in Njombe, Tanzania to Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) in Salt Lake City, United States is 15,231 kilometers (9,464 miles / 8,224 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying northwest at a heading of 323°.

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 Tanzania 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 11:14 in Njombe, it's 01:14 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 2,169 feet between the two airports. Salt Lake City International Airport sits lower than Njombe Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Salt Lake City (SLC) to Njombe (JOM) follows a heading of 52° (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 Njombe Airport (JOM) and Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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