SLC
Salt Lake City
United States
15,062 km
9,359 miles
UKA
Ukunda
Kenya
Distance
15,062 km
9,359 mi / 8,133 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
America/Denver
Heading
43°
northeast

Airport Comparison

SLC UKA
Airport Name Salt Lake City International Airport Ukunda Airstrip
IATA Code SLC UKA
ICAO Code KSLC HKUK
City Salt Lake City Ukunda
Country United States Kenya
Timezone America/Denver Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 4,231 ft 98 ft
Coordinates 40.790000, -111.980000 -4.290000, 39.570000

Salt Lake City (SLC) to Ukunda (UKA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) in Salt Lake City, United States to Ukunda Airstrip (UKA) in Ukunda, Kenya is 15,062 kilometers (9,359 miles / 8,133 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying northeast at a heading of 43°.

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 Kenya. 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 18:54 in Salt Lake City, it's 04:54 in Ukunda. With a 10-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 4,133 feet between the two airports. Ukunda Airstrip sits lower than Salt Lake City International Airport.

The return flight from Ukunda (UKA) to Salt Lake City (SLC) follows a heading of 329° (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 Ukunda Airstrip (UKA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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