ARK
Arusha
Tanzania
14,803 km
9,198 miles
SLC
Salt Lake City
United States
Distance
14,803 km
9,198 mi / 7,993 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Heading
327°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

ARK SLC
Airport Name Arusha Airport Salt Lake City International Airport
IATA Code ARK SLC
ICAO Code HTAR KSLC
City Arusha Salt Lake City
Country Tanzania United States
Timezone Africa/Dar_es_Salaam America/Denver
Elevation 4,550 ft 4,231 ft
Coordinates -3.370000, 36.630000 40.790000, -111.980000

Arusha (ARK) to Salt Lake City (SLC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Arusha Airport (ARK) in Arusha, Tanzania to Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) in Salt Lake City, United States is 14,803 kilometers (9,198 miles / 7,993 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north northwest at a heading of 327°.

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 Tanzania 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 20:39 in Arusha, it's 10:39 in Salt Lake City. 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.

The return flight from Salt Lake City (SLC) to Arusha (ARK) follows a heading of 45° (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 Arusha Airport (ARK) and Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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