SLC
Salt Lake City
United States
15,532 km
9,651 miles
TBY
Tshabong
Botswana
Distance
15,532 km
9,651 mi / 8,387 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Denver
Heading
83°
east

Airport Comparison

SLC TBY
Airport Name Salt Lake City International Airport Tshabong Airport
IATA Code SLC TBY
ICAO Code KSLC FBTS
City Salt Lake City Tshabong
Country United States Botswana
Timezone America/Denver Africa/Gaborone
Elevation 4,231 ft 3,179 ft
Coordinates 40.790000, -111.980000 -26.030000, 22.400000

Salt Lake City (SLC) to Tshabong (TBY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) in Salt Lake City, United States to Tshabong Airport (TBY) in Tshabong, Botswana is 15,532 kilometers (9,651 miles / 8,387 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east at a heading of 83°.

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 Botswana. 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 20:46 in Salt Lake City, it's 05:46 in Tshabong. 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 1,052 feet between the two airports. Tshabong Airport sits lower than Salt Lake City International Airport.

The return flight from Tshabong (TBY) to Salt Lake City (SLC) follows a heading of 303° (west 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 Tshabong Airport (TBY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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