SLC
Salt Lake City
United States
9,735 km
6,049 miles
SLS
Silistra
Bulgaria
Distance
9,735 km
6,049 mi / 5,257 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Denver
Heading
28°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

SLC SLS
Airport Name Salt Lake City International Airport Silistra Polkovnik Lambrinovo Airfield
IATA Code SLC SLS
ICAO Code KSLC LBSS
City Salt Lake City Silistra
Country United States Bulgaria
Timezone America/Denver Europe/Sofia
Elevation 4,231 ft 351 ft
Coordinates 40.790000, -111.980000 44.060000, 27.180000

Salt Lake City (SLC) to Silistra (SLS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) in Salt Lake City, United States to Silistra Polkovnik Lambrinovo Airfield (SLS) in Silistra, Bulgaria is 9,735 kilometers (6,049 miles / 5,257 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northeast at a heading of 28°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 09:33 in Salt Lake City, it's 18:33 in Silistra. 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 3,880 feet between the two airports. Silistra Polkovnik Lambrinovo Airfield sits lower than Salt Lake City International Airport.

The return flight from Silistra (SLS) to Salt Lake City (SLC) follows a heading of 330° (north 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 Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) and Silistra Polkovnik Lambrinovo Airfield (SLS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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