RFN
Raufarhofn
Iceland
6,169 km
3,833 miles
SLC
Salt Lake City
United States
Distance
6,169 km
3,833 mi / 3,331 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Atlantic/Reykjavik
Heading
294°
west northwest

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Airport Comparison

RFN SLC
Airport Name Raufarhofn Airport Salt Lake City International Airport
IATA Code RFN SLC
ICAO Code BIRG KSLC
City Raufarhofn Salt Lake City
Country Iceland United States
Timezone Atlantic/Reykjavik America/Denver
Elevation 39 ft 4,231 ft
Coordinates 66.410000, -15.920000 40.790000, -111.980000

Raufarhofn (RFN) to Salt Lake City (SLC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Raufarhofn Airport (RFN) in Raufarhofn, Iceland to Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) in Salt Lake City, United States is 6,169 kilometers (3,833 miles / 3,331 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying west northwest at a heading of 294°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Iceland with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 03:15 in Raufarhofn, it's 21:15 in Salt Lake City. With a 6-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 4,192 feet between the two airports. Salt Lake City International Airport sits higher than Raufarhofn Airport.

The return flight from Salt Lake City (SLC) to Raufarhofn (RFN) follows a heading of 29° (north 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 Raufarhofn Airport (RFN) and Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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