KUV
Kunsan
South Korea
9,602 km
5,967 miles
SLC
Salt Lake City
United States
Distance
9,602 km
5,967 mi / 5,185 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Asia/Seoul
Heading
40°
northeast

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KUV SLC
Airport Name Kunsan Air Base Salt Lake City International Airport
IATA Code KUV SLC
ICAO Code RKJK KSLC
City Kunsan Salt Lake City
Country South Korea United States
Timezone Asia/Seoul America/Denver
Elevation 29 ft 4,231 ft
Coordinates 35.900000, 126.620000 40.790000, -111.980000

Kunsan (KUV) to Salt Lake City (SLC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kunsan Air Base (KUV) in Kunsan, South Korea to Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) in Salt Lake City, United States is 9,602 kilometers (5,967 miles / 5,185 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 40°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 23:41 in Kunsan, it's 07:41 in Salt Lake City. With a 16-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 4,202 feet between the two airports. Salt Lake City International Airport sits higher than Kunsan Air Base.

The return flight from Salt Lake City (SLC) to Kunsan (KUV) follows a heading of 316° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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