NKL
Nkolo Fuma
DR Congo
13,444 km
8,354 miles
SLC
Salt Lake City
United States
Distance
13,444 km
8,354 mi / 7,259 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Kinshasa
Heading
315°
northwest

Airport Comparison

NKL SLC
Airport Name Nkolo Fuma Airport Salt Lake City International Airport
IATA Code NKL SLC
ICAO Code FZAR KSLC
City Nkolo Fuma Salt Lake City
Country DR Congo United States
Timezone Africa/Kinshasa America/Denver
Elevation 1,476 ft 4,231 ft
Coordinates -5.450000, 14.830000 40.790000, -111.980000

Nkolo Fuma (NKL) to Salt Lake City (SLC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nkolo Fuma Airport (NKL) in Nkolo Fuma, DR Congo to Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) in Salt Lake City, United States is 13,444 kilometers (8,354 miles / 7,259 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northwest at a heading of 315°.

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 DR Congo 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 22:46 in Nkolo Fuma, it's 14:46 in Salt Lake City. With a 8-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 2,755 feet between the two airports. Salt Lake City International Airport sits higher than Nkolo Fuma Airport.

The return flight from Salt Lake City (SLC) to Nkolo Fuma (NKL) follows a heading of 68° (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 Nkolo Fuma Airport (NKL) and Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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