SLC
Salt Lake City
United States
13,980 km
8,687 miles
SWQ
Sumbawa Island
Indonesia
Distance
13,980 km
8,687 mi / 7,548 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15h
America/Denver
Heading
292°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

SLC SWQ
Airport Name Salt Lake City International Airport Sumbawa Besar Airport
IATA Code SLC SWQ
ICAO Code KSLC WADS
City Salt Lake City Sumbawa Island
Country United States Indonesia
Timezone America/Denver Asia/Makassar
Elevation 4,231 ft 16 ft
Coordinates 40.790000, -111.980000 -8.490000, 117.410000

Salt Lake City (SLC) to Sumbawa Island (SWQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) in Salt Lake City, United States to Sumbawa Besar Airport (SWQ) in Sumbawa Island, Indonesia is 13,980 kilometers (8,687 miles / 7,548 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west northwest at a heading of 292°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 04:21 in Salt Lake City, it's 19:21 in Sumbawa Island. With a 15-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 4,215 feet between the two airports. Sumbawa Besar Airport sits lower than Salt Lake City International Airport.

The return flight from Sumbawa Island (SWQ) to Salt Lake City (SLC) follows a heading of 45° (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 Sumbawa Besar Airport (SWQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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