GOB
Goba
Ethiopia
13,977 km
8,685 miles
SLC
Salt Lake City
United States
Distance
13,977 km
8,685 mi / 7,547 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
334°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

GOB SLC
Airport Name Robe Airport Salt Lake City International Airport
IATA Code GOB SLC
ICAO Code HAGB KSLC
City Goba Salt Lake City
Country Ethiopia United States
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa America/Denver
Elevation 7,892 ft 4,231 ft
Coordinates 7.020000, 40.000000 40.790000, -111.980000

Goba (GOB) to Salt Lake City (SLC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Robe Airport (GOB) in Goba, Ethiopia to Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) in Salt Lake City, United States is 13,977 kilometers (8,685 miles / 7,547 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northwest at a heading of 334°.

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 Ethiopia 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 13:16 in Goba, it's 03:16 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 3,661 feet between the two airports. Salt Lake City International Airport sits lower than Robe Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Salt Lake City (SLC) to Goba (GOB) follows a heading of 35° (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 Robe Airport (GOB) and Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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