SLC
Salt Lake City
United States
15,784 km
9,808 miles
VRU
Vyrburg
South Africa
Distance
15,784 km
9,808 mi / 8,523 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Denver
Heading
83°
east

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SLC VRU
Airport Name Salt Lake City International Airport Vryburg Airport
IATA Code SLC VRU
ICAO Code KSLC FAVB
City Salt Lake City Vyrburg
Country United States South Africa
Timezone America/Denver Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 4,231 ft 3,920 ft
Coordinates 40.790000, -111.980000 -26.980000, 24.730000

Salt Lake City (SLC) to Vyrburg (VRU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) in Salt Lake City, United States to Vryburg Airport (VRU) in Vyrburg, South Africa is 15,784 kilometers (9,808 miles / 8,523 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, 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 South Africa. 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 20:54 in Salt Lake City, it's 05:54 in Vyrburg. 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.

The return flight from Vyrburg (VRU) 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 Vryburg Airport (VRU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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