SKQ
Sekakes
Lesotho
16,265 km
10,106 miles
SLC
Salt Lake City
United States
Distance
16,265 km
10,106 mi / 8,782 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Maseru
Heading
300°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

SKQ SLC
Airport Name Sekakes Airport Salt Lake City International Airport
IATA Code SKQ SLC
ICAO Code FXSK KSLC
City Sekakes Salt Lake City
Country Lesotho United States
Timezone Africa/Maseru America/Denver
Elevation 5,700 ft 4,231 ft
Coordinates -30.040000, 28.370000 40.790000, -111.980000

Sekakes (SKQ) to Salt Lake City (SLC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sekakes Airport (SKQ) in Sekakes, Lesotho to Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) in Salt Lake City, United States is 16,265 kilometers (10,106 miles / 8,782 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying west northwest at a heading of 300°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 20:27 in Sekakes, it's 11:27 in Salt Lake City. With a 9-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 1,469 feet between the two airports. Salt Lake City International Airport sits lower than Sekakes Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Salt Lake City (SLC) to Sekakes (SKQ) follows a heading of 84° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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