The flight distance from Gisborne Airport (GIS) in Gisborne, New Zealand to Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) in Salt Lake City, United States is 11,331 kilometers (7,041 miles / 6,118 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northeast at a heading of 47°.

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 New Zealand with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 03:51 in Gisborne, it's 07:51 in Salt Lake City. With a 20-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 4,216 feet between the two airports. Salt Lake City International Airport sits higher than Gisborne Airport.

The return flight from Salt Lake City (SLC) to Gisborne (GIS) follows a heading of 229° (southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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