LUD
Luderitz
Namibia
14,971 km
9,302 miles
SLC
Salt Lake City
United States
Distance
14,971 km
9,302 mi / 8,084 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Windhoek
Heading
302°
west northwest

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LUD SLC
Airport Name Luderitz Airport Salt Lake City International Airport
IATA Code LUD SLC
ICAO Code FYLZ KSLC
City Luderitz Salt Lake City
Country Namibia United States
Timezone Africa/Windhoek America/Denver
Elevation 457 ft 4,231 ft
Coordinates -26.690000, 15.240000 40.790000, -111.980000

Luderitz (LUD) to Salt Lake City (SLC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Luderitz Airport (LUD) in Luderitz, Namibia to Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) in Salt Lake City, United States is 14,971 kilometers (9,302 miles / 8,084 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west northwest at a heading of 302°.

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 Namibia 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 19:41 in Luderitz, it's 10:41 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,774 feet between the two airports. Salt Lake City International Airport sits higher than Luderitz Airport.

The return flight from Salt Lake City (SLC) to Luderitz (LUD) follows a heading of 89° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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