AKR
Akure
Nigeria
11,695 km
7,267 miles
SLC
Salt Lake City
United States
Distance
11,695 km
7,267 mi / 6,315 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Lagos
Heading
316°
northwest

Airport Comparison

AKR SLC
Airport Name Akure Airport Salt Lake City International Airport
IATA Code AKR SLC
ICAO Code DNAK KSLC
City Akure Salt Lake City
Country Nigeria United States
Timezone Africa/Lagos America/Denver
Elevation 1,100 ft 4,231 ft
Coordinates 7.250000, 5.300000 40.790000, -111.980000

Akure (AKR) to Salt Lake City (SLC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Akure Airport (AKR) in Akure, Nigeria to Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) in Salt Lake City, United States is 11,695 kilometers (7,267 miles / 6,315 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northwest at a heading of 316°.

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 Nigeria with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 13:10 in Akure, it's 05:10 in Salt Lake City. With a 8-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 3,131 feet between the two airports. Salt Lake City International Airport sits higher than Akure Airport.

The return flight from Salt Lake City (SLC) to Akure (AKR) follows a heading of 66° (east 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 Akure Airport (AKR) and Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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