BDT
Gbadolite Airport
DR Congo
13,097 km
8,138 miles
SLC
Salt Lake City
United States
Distance
13,097 km
8,138 mi / 7,072 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Kinshasa
Heading
321°
northwest

Airport Comparison

BDT SLC
Airport Name Gbadolite Airport Salt Lake City International Airport
IATA Code BDT SLC
ICAO Code FZFD KSLC
City N/A Salt Lake City
Country DR Congo United States
Timezone Africa/Kinshasa America/Denver
Elevation 1,509 ft 4,231 ft
Coordinates 4.250000, 20.980000 40.790000, -111.980000

Gbadolite Airport (BDT) to Salt Lake City (SLC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gbadolite Airport (BDT) in Gbadolite Airport, DR Congo to Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) in Salt Lake City, United States is 13,097 kilometers (8,138 miles / 7,072 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northwest at a heading of 321°.

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 DR Congo 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 19:00 in Gbadolite Airport, it's 11:00 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 2,722 feet between the two airports. Salt Lake City International Airport sits higher than Gbadolite Airport.

The return flight from Salt Lake City (SLC) to Gbadolite Airport (BDT) follows a heading of 56° (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 Gbadolite Airport (BDT) and Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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