QJB
Jubail
Saudi Arabia
12,232 km
7,601 miles
SLC
Salt Lake City
United States
Distance
12,232 km
7,601 mi / 6,605 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
345°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

QJB SLC
Airport Name Jubail Airport Salt Lake City International Airport
IATA Code QJB SLC
ICAO Code OEJB KSLC
City Jubail Salt Lake City
Country Saudi Arabia United States
Timezone Asia/Riyadh America/Denver
Elevation 26 ft 4,231 ft
Coordinates 27.040000, 49.410000 40.790000, -111.980000

Jubail (QJB) to Salt Lake City (SLC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jubail Airport (QJB) in Jubail, Saudi Arabia to Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) in Salt Lake City, United States is 12,232 kilometers (7,601 miles / 6,605 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northwest at a heading of 345°.

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 Saudi Arabia 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 00:34 in Jubail, it's 14:34 in Salt Lake City. With a 10-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 4,205 feet between the two airports. Salt Lake City International Airport sits higher than Jubail Airport.

The return flight from Salt Lake City (SLC) to Jubail (QJB) follows a heading of 18° (north 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 Jubail Airport (QJB) and Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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