SLC
Salt Lake City
United States
12,064 km
7,496 miles
YOL
Yola
Nigeria
Distance
12,064 km
7,496 mi / 6,514 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Denver
Heading
59°
east northeast

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Airport Comparison

SLC YOL
Airport Name Salt Lake City International Airport Yola Airport
IATA Code SLC YOL
ICAO Code KSLC DNYO
City Salt Lake City Yola
Country United States Nigeria
Timezone America/Denver Africa/Lagos
Elevation 4,231 ft 599 ft
Coordinates 40.790000, -111.980000 9.260000, 12.430000

Salt Lake City (SLC) to Yola (YOL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) in Salt Lake City, United States to Yola Airport (YOL) in Yola, Nigeria is 12,064 kilometers (7,496 miles / 6,514 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east northeast at a heading of 59°.

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 Nigeria. 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 19:27 in Salt Lake City, it's 02:27 in Yola. With a 7-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 3,632 feet between the two airports. Yola Airport sits lower than Salt Lake City International Airport.

The return flight from Yola (YOL) to Salt Lake City (SLC) follows a heading of 319° (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 Yola Airport (YOL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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