SLC
Salt Lake City
United States
9,698 km
6,026 miles
TCE
Tulcea
Romania
Distance
9,698 km
6,026 mi / 5,236 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Denver
Heading
27°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

SLC TCE
Airport Name Salt Lake City International Airport Tulcea Airport
IATA Code SLC TCE
ICAO Code KSLC LRTC
City Salt Lake City Tulcea
Country United States Romania
Timezone America/Denver Europe/Bucharest
Elevation 4,231 ft 200 ft
Coordinates 40.790000, -111.980000 45.060000, 28.710000

Salt Lake City (SLC) to Tulcea (TCE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) in Salt Lake City, United States to Tulcea Airport (TCE) in Tulcea, Romania is 9,698 kilometers (6,026 miles / 5,236 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northeast at a heading of 27°.

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 Romania. 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 12:02 in Salt Lake City, it's 21:02 in Tulcea. 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 4,031 feet between the two airports. Tulcea Airport sits lower than Salt Lake City International Airport.

The return flight from Tulcea (TCE) to Salt Lake City (SLC) follows a heading of 331° (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 Tulcea Airport (TCE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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