EBL
Arbil
Iraq
11,105 km
6,900 miles
SLC
Salt Lake City
United States
Distance
11,105 km
6,900 mi / 5,996 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Asia/Baghdad
Heading
342°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

EBL SLC
Airport Name Erbil International Airport Salt Lake City International Airport
IATA Code EBL SLC
ICAO Code ORER KSLC
City Arbil Salt Lake City
Country Iraq United States
Timezone Asia/Baghdad America/Denver
Elevation 1,341 ft 4,231 ft
Coordinates 36.240000, 43.960000 40.790000, -111.980000

Arbil (EBL) to Salt Lake City (SLC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Erbil International Airport (EBL) in Arbil, Iraq to Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) in Salt Lake City, United States is 11,105 kilometers (6,900 miles / 5,996 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northwest at a heading of 342°.

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 Iraq with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia 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 Arbil, 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 2,890 feet between the two airports. Salt Lake City International Airport sits higher than Erbil International Airport.

The return flight from Salt Lake City (SLC) to Arbil (EBL) follows a heading of 19° (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 Erbil International Airport (EBL) and Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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