SLC
Salt Lake City
United States
10,437 km
6,485 miles
SRX
Sirt
Libya
Distance
10,437 km
6,485 mi / 5,635 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Denver
Heading
42°
northeast

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SLC SRX
Airport Name Salt Lake City International Airport Gardabya Airport
IATA Code SLC SRX
ICAO Code KSLC HLGD
City Salt Lake City Sirt
Country United States Libya
Timezone America/Denver Africa/Tripoli
Elevation 4,231 ft 267 ft
Coordinates 40.790000, -111.980000 31.060000, 16.590000

Salt Lake City (SLC) to Sirt (SRX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) in Salt Lake City, United States to Gardabya Airport (SRX) in Sirt, Libya is 10,437 kilometers (6,485 miles / 5,635 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northeast at a heading of 42°.

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 Libya. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 13:52 in Salt Lake City, it's 22:52 in Sirt. 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 3,964 feet between the two airports. Gardabya Airport sits lower than Salt Lake City International Airport.

The return flight from Sirt (SRX) to Salt Lake City (SLC) follows a heading of 324° (northwest). 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 Gardabya Airport (SRX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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