GFY
Grootfontein
Namibia
14,759 km
9,171 miles
SLC
Salt Lake City
United States
Distance
14,759 km
9,171 mi / 7,969 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Windhoek
Heading
308°
northwest

Airport Comparison

GFY SLC
Airport Name Grootfontein Airport Salt Lake City International Airport
IATA Code GFY SLC
ICAO Code FYGF KSLC
City Grootfontein Salt Lake City
Country Namibia United States
Timezone Africa/Windhoek America/Denver
Elevation 4,636 ft 4,231 ft
Coordinates -19.600000, 18.120000 40.790000, -111.980000

Grootfontein (GFY) to Salt Lake City (SLC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Grootfontein Airport (GFY) in Grootfontein, Namibia to Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) in Salt Lake City, United States is 14,759 kilometers (9,171 miles / 7,969 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northwest at a heading of 308°.

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 Namibia 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 05:18 in Grootfontein, it's 20:18 in Salt Lake City. With a 9-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 Grootfontein (GFY) follows a heading of 79° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Grootfontein Airport (GFY) and Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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