SLC
Salt Lake City
United States
12,304 km
7,645 miles
TAN
Tangalooma Airport
Australia
Distance
12,304 km
7,645 mi / 6,643 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+17h
America/Denver
Heading
251°
west southwest

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SLC TAN
Airport Name Salt Lake City International Airport Tangalooma Airport
IATA Code SLC TAN
ICAO Code KSLC YTGA
City Salt Lake City N/A
Country United States Australia
Timezone America/Denver Australia/Brisbane
Elevation 4,231 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 40.790000, -111.980000 -27.130000, 153.360000

Salt Lake City (SLC) to Tangalooma Airport (TAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) in Salt Lake City, United States to Tangalooma Airport (TAN) in Tangalooma Airport, Australia is 12,304 kilometers (7,645 miles / 6,643 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west southwest at a heading of 251°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 08:42 in Salt Lake City, it's 01:42 in Tangalooma Airport. 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 4,231 feet between the two airports. Tangalooma Airport sits lower than Salt Lake City International Airport.

The return flight from Tangalooma Airport (TAN) to Salt Lake City (SLC) follows a heading of 54° (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 Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) and Tangalooma Airport (TAN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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