SLC
Salt Lake City
United States
10,946 km
6,802 miles
YAP
Yap Island
Micronesia
Distance
10,946 km
6,802 mi / 5,911 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+17h
America/Denver
Heading
290°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

SLC YAP
Airport Name Salt Lake City International Airport Yap International Airport
IATA Code SLC YAP
ICAO Code KSLC PTYA
City Salt Lake City Yap Island
Country United States Micronesia
Timezone America/Denver Pacific/Chuuk
Elevation 4,231 ft 91 ft
Coordinates 40.790000, -111.980000 9.500000, 138.080000

Salt Lake City (SLC) to Yap Island (YAP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) in Salt Lake City, United States to Yap International Airport (YAP) in Yap Island, Micronesia is 10,946 kilometers (6,802 miles / 5,911 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west northwest at a heading of 290°.

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 Micronesia. 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 17:46 in Salt Lake City, it's 10:46 in Yap Island. With a 17-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 4,140 feet between the two airports. Yap International Airport sits lower than Salt Lake City International Airport.

The return flight from Yap Island (YAP) to Salt Lake City (SLC) follows a heading of 46° (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 Yap International Airport (YAP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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