KWL
Guilin City
China
11,489 km
7,139 miles
SLC
Salt Lake City
United States
Distance
11,489 km
7,139 mi / 6,204 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
31°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

KWL SLC
Airport Name Guilin Liangjiang International Airport Salt Lake City International Airport
IATA Code KWL SLC
ICAO Code ZGKL KSLC
City Guilin City Salt Lake City
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Denver
Elevation 570 ft 4,231 ft
Coordinates 25.220000, 110.040000 40.790000, -111.980000

Guilin City (KWL) to Salt Lake City (SLC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guilin Liangjiang International Airport (KWL) in Guilin City, China to Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) in Salt Lake City, United States is 11,489 kilometers (7,139 miles / 6,204 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northeast at a heading of 31°.

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 16:42 in Guilin City, it's 01:42 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 3,661 feet between the two airports. Salt Lake City International Airport sits higher than Guilin Liangjiang International Airport.

The return flight from Salt Lake City (SLC) to Guilin City (KWL) 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 Guilin Liangjiang International Airport (KWL) and Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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