MQP
Mpumalanga
South Africa
16,211 km
10,073 miles
SLC
Salt Lake City
United States
Distance
16,211 km
10,073 mi / 8,753 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
306°
northwest

Airport Comparison

MQP SLC
Airport Name Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport Salt Lake City International Airport
IATA Code MQP SLC
ICAO Code FAKN KSLC
City Mpumalanga Salt Lake City
Country South Africa United States
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Denver
Elevation 2,829 ft 4,231 ft
Coordinates -25.380000, 31.110000 40.790000, -111.980000

Mpumalanga (MQP) to Salt Lake City (SLC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (MQP) in Mpumalanga, South Africa to Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) in Salt Lake City, United States is 16,211 kilometers (10,073 miles / 8,753 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying northwest at a heading of 306°.

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 South Africa 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 08:17 in Mpumalanga, it's 23:17 in Salt Lake City. With a 9-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 1,402 feet between the two airports. Salt Lake City International Airport sits higher than Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport.

The return flight from Salt Lake City (SLC) to Mpumalanga (MQP) follows a heading of 75° (east 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 Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (MQP) and Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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