SLC
Salt Lake City
United States
15,478 km
9,618 miles
SXN
Sua Pan Airport
Botswana
Distance
15,478 km
9,618 mi / 8,358 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Denver
Heading
73°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

SLC SXN
Airport Name Salt Lake City International Airport Sua Pan Airport
IATA Code SLC SXN
ICAO Code KSLC FBSN
City Salt Lake City N/A
Country United States Botswana
Timezone America/Denver Africa/Gaborone
Elevation 4,231 ft 2,985 ft
Coordinates 40.790000, -111.980000 -20.550000, 26.120000

Salt Lake City (SLC) to Sua Pan Airport (SXN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) in Salt Lake City, United States to Sua Pan Airport (SXN) in Sua Pan Airport, Botswana is 15,478 kilometers (9,618 miles / 8,358 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east northeast at a heading of 73°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 08:51 in Salt Lake City, it's 17:51 in Sua Pan Airport. 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 1,246 feet between the two airports. Sua Pan Airport sits lower than Salt Lake City International Airport.

The return flight from Sua Pan Airport (SXN) to Salt Lake City (SLC) follows a heading of 309° (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 Sua Pan Airport (SXN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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