MCY
Maroochydore
Australia
12,290 km
7,637 miles
SLC
Salt Lake City
United States
Distance
12,290 km
7,637 mi / 6,636 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-17h
Australia/Brisbane
Heading
54°
northeast

Airport Comparison

MCY SLC
Airport Name Sunshine Coast Airport Salt Lake City International Airport
IATA Code MCY SLC
ICAO Code YBMC KSLC
City Maroochydore Salt Lake City
Country Australia United States
Timezone Australia/Brisbane America/Denver
Elevation 15 ft 4,231 ft
Coordinates -26.600000, 153.090000 40.790000, -111.980000

Maroochydore (MCY) to Salt Lake City (SLC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) in Maroochydore, Australia to Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) in Salt Lake City, United States is 12,290 kilometers (7,637 miles / 6,636 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northeast at a heading of 54°.

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 13:26 in Maroochydore, it's 20:26 in Salt Lake City. With a 17-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 4,216 feet between the two airports. Salt Lake City International Airport sits higher than Sunshine Coast Airport.

The return flight from Salt Lake City (SLC) to Maroochydore (MCY) follows a heading of 252° (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 Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) and Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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