BSA
Bosaso
Somalia
13,909 km
8,643 miles
SLC
Salt Lake City
United States
Distance
13,909 km
8,643 mi / 7,510 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Africa/Mogadishu
Heading
343°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

BSA SLC
Airport Name Bosaso Airport Salt Lake City International Airport
IATA Code BSA SLC
ICAO Code HCMF KSLC
City Bosaso Salt Lake City
Country Somalia United States
Timezone Africa/Mogadishu America/Denver
Elevation 3 ft 4,231 ft
Coordinates 11.280000, 49.150000 40.790000, -111.980000

Bosaso (BSA) to Salt Lake City (SLC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bosaso Airport (BSA) in Bosaso, Somalia to Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) in Salt Lake City, United States is 13,909 kilometers (8,643 miles / 7,510 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northwest at a heading of 343°.

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 Somalia 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 16:38 in Bosaso, it's 06:38 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,228 feet between the two airports. Salt Lake City International Airport sits higher than Bosaso Airport.

The return flight from Salt Lake City (SLC) to Bosaso (BSA) follows a heading of 23° (north 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 Bosaso Airport (BSA) and Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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