The flight distance from Sila Airport (SIL) in Sila Mission, Papua New Guinea to Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) in Salt Lake City, United States is 11,473 kilometers (7,129 miles / 6,195 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northeast at a heading of 50°.

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 Papua New Guinea 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 17:53 in Sila Mission, it's 00:53 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 2,001 feet between the two airports. Salt Lake City International Airport sits higher than Sila Airport.

The return flight from Salt Lake City (SLC) to Sila Mission (SIL) follows a heading of 269° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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