SLC
Salt Lake City
United States
13,400 km
8,326 miles
TCA
Tennant Creek
Australia
Distance
13,400 km
8,326 mi / 7,236 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+16.5h
America/Denver
Heading
270°
west

Airport Comparison

SLC TCA
Airport Name Salt Lake City International Airport Tennant Creek Airport
IATA Code SLC TCA
ICAO Code KSLC YTNK
City Salt Lake City Tennant Creek
Country United States Australia
Timezone America/Denver Australia/Darwin
Elevation 4,231 ft 1,236 ft
Coordinates 40.790000, -111.980000 -19.630000, 134.180000

Salt Lake City (SLC) to Tennant Creek (TCA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) in Salt Lake City, United States to Tennant Creek Airport (TCA) in Tennant Creek, Australia is 13,400 kilometers (8,326 miles / 7,236 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west at a heading of 270°.

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 Australia. 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 08:02 in Salt Lake City, it's 00:32 in Tennant Creek. With a 16.5-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 2,995 feet between the two airports. Tennant Creek Airport sits lower than Salt Lake City International Airport.

The return flight from Tennant Creek (TCA) to Salt Lake City (SLC) follows a heading of 53° (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 Tennant Creek Airport (TCA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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