MBW
Melbourne
Australia
13,607 km
8,455 miles
SLC
Salt Lake City
United States
Distance
13,607 km
8,455 mi / 7,347 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Australia/Melbourne
Heading
61°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

MBW SLC
Airport Name Melbourne Moorabbin Airport Salt Lake City International Airport
IATA Code MBW SLC
ICAO Code YMMB KSLC
City Melbourne Salt Lake City
Country Australia United States
Timezone Australia/Melbourne America/Denver
Elevation 50 ft 4,231 ft
Coordinates -37.980000, 145.100000 40.790000, -111.980000

Melbourne (MBW) to Salt Lake City (SLC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Melbourne Moorabbin Airport (MBW) in Melbourne, Australia to Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) in Salt Lake City, United States is 13,607 kilometers (8,455 miles / 7,347 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east northeast at a heading of 61°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 02:04 in Melbourne, it's 08:04 in Salt Lake City. With a 18-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 4,181 feet between the two airports. Salt Lake City International Airport sits higher than Melbourne Moorabbin Airport.

The return flight from Salt Lake City (SLC) to Melbourne (MBW) follows a heading of 245° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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