GBK
Gbangbatok
Sierra Leone
10,242 km
6,364 miles
SLC
Salt Lake City
United States
Distance
10,242 km
6,364 mi / 5,530 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Freetown
Heading
312°
northwest

Airport Comparison

GBK SLC
Airport Name Gbangbatok Airport Salt Lake City International Airport
IATA Code GBK SLC
ICAO Code GFGK KSLC
City Gbangbatok Salt Lake City
Country Sierra Leone United States
Timezone Africa/Freetown America/Denver
Elevation 75 ft 4,231 ft
Coordinates 7.770000, -12.380000 40.790000, -111.980000

Gbangbatok (GBK) to Salt Lake City (SLC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gbangbatok Airport (GBK) in Gbangbatok, Sierra Leone to Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) in Salt Lake City, United States is 10,242 kilometers (6,364 miles / 5,530 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 312°.

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 Sierra Leone 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 00:32 in Gbangbatok, it's 17:32 in Salt Lake City. With a 7-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 4,156 feet between the two airports. Salt Lake City International Airport sits higher than Gbangbatok Airport.

The return flight from Salt Lake City (SLC) to Gbangbatok (GBK) follows a heading of 78° (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 Gbangbatok Airport (GBK) and Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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