LIE
Libenge
DR Congo
12,985 km
8,068 miles
SLC
Salt Lake City
United States
Distance
12,985 km
8,068 mi / 7,011 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Kinshasa
Heading
320°
northwest

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LIE SLC
Airport Name Libenge Airport Salt Lake City International Airport
IATA Code LIE SLC
ICAO Code FZFA KSLC
City Libenge Salt Lake City
Country DR Congo United States
Timezone Africa/Kinshasa America/Denver
Elevation 1,125 ft 4,231 ft
Coordinates 3.630000, 18.630000 40.790000, -111.980000

Libenge (LIE) to Salt Lake City (SLC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Libenge Airport (LIE) in Libenge, DR Congo to Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) in Salt Lake City, United States is 12,985 kilometers (8,068 miles / 7,011 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northwest at a heading of 320°.

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 DR Congo 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 16:14 in Libenge, it's 08:14 in Salt Lake City. With a 8-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 3,106 feet between the two airports. Salt Lake City International Airport sits higher than Libenge Airport.

The return flight from Salt Lake City (SLC) to Libenge (LIE) follows a heading of 58° (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 Libenge Airport (LIE) and Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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