SLC
Salt Lake City
United States
5,626 km
3,496 miles
TUA
Tulcan
Ecuador
Distance
5,626 km
3,496 mi / 3,038 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
America/Denver
Heading
133°
southeast

Airport Comparison

SLC TUA
Airport Name Salt Lake City International Airport Teniente Coronel Luis a Mantilla Airport
IATA Code SLC TUA
ICAO Code KSLC SETU
City Salt Lake City Tulcan
Country United States Ecuador
Timezone America/Denver America/Guayaquil
Elevation 4,231 ft 9,649 ft
Coordinates 40.790000, -111.980000 0.810000, -77.710000

Salt Lake City (SLC) to Tulcan (TUA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) in Salt Lake City, United States to Teniente Coronel Luis a Mantilla Airport (TUA) in Tulcan, Ecuador is 5,626 kilometers (3,496 miles / 3,038 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying southeast at a heading of 133°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting United States with Ecuador. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 07:30 in Salt Lake City, it's 09:30 in Tulcan.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,418 feet between the two airports. Teniente Coronel Luis a Mantilla Airport sits higher than Salt Lake City International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Tulcan (TUA) to Salt Lake City (SLC) follows a heading of 327° (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 Teniente Coronel Luis a Mantilla Airport (TUA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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