JRO
Arusha
Tanzania
14,835 km
9,218 miles
SLC
Salt Lake City
United States
Distance
14,835 km
9,218 mi / 8,010 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Heading
328°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

JRO SLC
Airport Name Kilimanjaro International Airport Salt Lake City International Airport
IATA Code JRO SLC
ICAO Code HTKJ KSLC
City Arusha Salt Lake City
Country Tanzania United States
Timezone Africa/Dar_es_Salaam America/Denver
Elevation 2,932 ft 4,231 ft
Coordinates -3.430000, 37.070000 40.790000, -111.980000

Arusha (JRO) to Salt Lake City (SLC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) in Arusha, Tanzania to Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) in Salt Lake City, United States is 14,835 kilometers (9,218 miles / 8,010 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north northwest at a heading of 328°.

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 Tanzania 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 15:55 in Arusha, it's 05:55 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 1,299 feet between the two airports. Salt Lake City International Airport sits higher than Kilimanjaro International Airport.

The return flight from Salt Lake City (SLC) to Arusha (JRO) follows a heading of 45° (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 Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) and Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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