PLF
Pala
Chad
12,232 km
7,601 miles
SLC
Salt Lake City
United States
Distance
12,232 km
7,601 mi / 6,605 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Ndjamena
Heading
320°
northwest

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Airport Comparison

PLF SLC
Airport Name Pala Airport Salt Lake City International Airport
IATA Code PLF SLC
ICAO Code FTTP KSLC
City Pala Salt Lake City
Country Chad United States
Timezone Africa/Ndjamena America/Denver
Elevation 1,532 ft 4,231 ft
Coordinates 9.380000, 14.930000 40.790000, -111.980000

Pala (PLF) to Salt Lake City (SLC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Pala Airport (PLF) in Pala, Chad to Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) in Salt Lake City, United States is 12,232 kilometers (7,601 miles / 6,605 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northwest at a heading of 320°.

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 Chad 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 09:56 in Pala, it's 02:56 in Salt Lake City. With a 7-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 2,699 feet between the two airports. Salt Lake City International Airport sits higher than Pala Airport.

The return flight from Salt Lake City (SLC) to Pala (PLF) follows a heading of 57° (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 Pala Airport (PLF) and Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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