SLC
Salt Lake City
United States
9,913 km
6,160 miles
SPN
Saipan Island
MP
Distance
9,913 km
6,160 mi / 5,353 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+17h
America/Denver
Heading
289°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

SLC SPN
Airport Name Salt Lake City International Airport Francisco C Ada/Saipan International Airport
IATA Code SLC SPN
ICAO Code KSLC PGSN
City Salt Lake City Saipan Island
Country United States MP
Timezone America/Denver Pacific/Saipan
Elevation 4,231 ft 214 ft
Coordinates 40.790000, -111.980000 15.120000, 145.730000

Salt Lake City (SLC) to Saipan Island (SPN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) in Salt Lake City, United States to Francisco C Ada/Saipan International Airport (SPN) in Saipan Island, MP is 9,913 kilometers (6,160 miles / 5,353 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west northwest at a heading of 289°.

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 United States with MP. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 13:06 in Salt Lake City, it's 06:06 in Saipan Island. With a 17-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 4,017 feet between the two airports. Francisco C Ada/Saipan International Airport sits lower than Salt Lake City International Airport.

The return flight from Saipan Island (SPN) to Salt Lake City (SLC) follows a heading of 48° (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 Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) and Francisco C Ada/Saipan International Airport (SPN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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