GHA
Ghardaia
Algeria
9,549 km
5,934 miles
SLC
Salt Lake City
United States
Distance
9,549 km
5,934 mi / 5,156 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Algiers
Heading
317°
northwest

Airport Comparison

GHA SLC
Airport Name Noumerat - Moufdi Zakaria Airport Salt Lake City International Airport
IATA Code GHA SLC
ICAO Code DAUG KSLC
City Ghardaia Salt Lake City
Country Algeria United States
Timezone Africa/Algiers America/Denver
Elevation 1,512 ft 4,231 ft
Coordinates 32.380000, 3.790000 40.790000, -111.980000

Ghardaia (GHA) to Salt Lake City (SLC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Noumerat - Moufdi Zakaria Airport (GHA) in Ghardaia, Algeria to Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) in Salt Lake City, United States is 9,549 kilometers (5,934 miles / 5,156 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 317°.

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 Algeria 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 01:20 in Ghardaia, it's 17:20 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 2,719 feet between the two airports. Salt Lake City International Airport sits higher than Noumerat - Moufdi Zakaria Airport.

The return flight from Salt Lake City (SLC) to Ghardaia (GHA) follows a heading of 50° (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 Noumerat - Moufdi Zakaria Airport (GHA) and Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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