Airport Comparison
| NBX | SLC | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Nabire Airport | Salt Lake City International Airport |
| IATA Code | NBX | SLC |
| ICAO Code | WABI | KSLC |
| City | Nabire-Papua Island | Salt Lake City |
| Country | Indonesia | United States |
| Timezone | Asia/Jayapura | America/Denver |
| Elevation | 20 ft | 4,231 ft |
| Coordinates | -3.370000, 135.500000 | 40.790000, -111.980000 |
Nabire-Papua Island (NBX) to Salt Lake City (SLC) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Nabire Airport (NBX) in Nabire-Papua Island, Indonesia to Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) in Salt Lake City, United States is 12,136 kilometers (7,541 miles / 6,553 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northeast at a heading of 48°.
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 Indonesia 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 02:14 in Nabire-Papua Island, it's 10:14 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 4,211 feet between the two airports. Salt Lake City International Airport sits higher than Nabire Airport.
The return flight from Salt Lake City (SLC) to Nabire-Papua Island (NBX) follows a heading of 283° (west 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 Nabire Airport (NBX) and Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.