KLB
Kalabo
Zambia
14,796 km
9,194 miles
SLC
Salt Lake City
United States
Distance
14,796 km
9,194 mi / 7,989 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Lusaka
Heading
312°
northwest

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KLB SLC
Airport Name Kalabo Airport Salt Lake City International Airport
IATA Code KLB SLC
ICAO Code FLKL KSLC
City Kalabo Salt Lake City
Country Zambia United States
Timezone Africa/Lusaka America/Denver
Elevation 3,450 ft 4,231 ft
Coordinates -15.000000, 22.650000 40.790000, -111.980000

Kalabo (KLB) to Salt Lake City (SLC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kalabo Airport (KLB) in Kalabo, Zambia to Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) in Salt Lake City, United States is 14,796 kilometers (9,194 miles / 7,989 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northwest at a heading of 312°.

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 Zambia 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 15:11 in Kalabo, it's 06:11 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 Kalabo (KLB) follows a heading of 70° (east 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 Kalabo Airport (KLB) and Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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