SLC
Salt Lake City
United States
9,394 km
5,837 miles
TGM
Targu Mures
Romania
Distance
9,394 km
5,837 mi / 5,073 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Denver
Heading
29°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

SLC TGM
Airport Name Salt Lake City International Airport Transilvania Targu Mures International Airport
IATA Code SLC TGM
ICAO Code KSLC LRTM
City Salt Lake City Targu Mures
Country United States Romania
Timezone America/Denver Europe/Bucharest
Elevation 4,231 ft 963 ft
Coordinates 40.790000, -111.980000 46.470000, 24.410000

Salt Lake City (SLC) to Targu Mures (TGM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) in Salt Lake City, United States to Transilvania Targu Mures International Airport (TGM) in Targu Mures, Romania is 9,394 kilometers (5,837 miles / 5,073 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northeast at a heading of 29°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 15:11 in Salt Lake City, it's 00:11 in Targu Mures. 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 3,268 feet between the two airports. Transilvania Targu Mures International Airport sits lower than Salt Lake City International Airport.

The return flight from Targu Mures (TGM) to Salt Lake City (SLC) follows a heading of 328° (north 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 Transilvania Targu Mures International Airport (TGM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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