Salt Lake City to Narita
11h 18m The flight from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to Narita International Airport (NRT) covers 8,752 km (5,438 miles) and takes approximately 11h 18m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads north-west on an initial great-circle bearing of 308°, passing near 53.2° N, 168.5° W at its midpoint.
The route
The great-circle path — the shortest line between the two airports across the curve of the earth. On a flat map it looks bent; on a globe it is straight.
Flight time at different cruise speeds
Aircraft type, winds and routing all move the real number. This is the same distance flown at different speeds, plus the 25-minute ground and climb allowance.
| Typical of | Cruise speed | Airborne | Gate to gate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop / regional | 550 km/h | 15h 55m | 16h 20m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 11h 13m | 11h 38m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 9h 43m | 10h 09m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 10h 18m | 10h 43m |
Headwinds on an eastbound long-haul routinely add 30–60 minutes; the same route westbound can be quicker. Airlines publish schedules with padding built in.
Both airports
| SLC | NRT | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Salt Lake City International Airport | Narita International Airport |
| City | Salt Lake City | Narita |
| Country | United States | Japan |
| ICAO | KSLC | RJAA |
| Coordinates | 40.7889, -111.9799 | 35.7686, 140.3887 |
| Elevation | 4,227 ft | 141 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from Salt Lake City to Narita?
A non-stop flight from Salt Lake City (SLC) to Narita (NRT) takes about 11h 18m. The great-circle distance is 8,752 km (5,438 miles, 4,726 nautical miles), flying north-west on an initial bearing of 308°.
How far is Salt Lake City from Narita?
8,752 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 5,438 miles or 4,726 nautical miles. Actual flown distance is usually 2–5% longer because aircraft follow airways, avoid weather and route around restricted airspace.
Is there a non-stop flight between SLC and NRT?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 8,752 km the route is comfortably within range of a non-stop service if an airline chooses to fly it. Check an airline or booking site for what is actually scheduled.
What should I expect on a 11h 18m flight?
Anything past six hours is a long-haul flight: expect at least one meal service, a significant time-zone shift, and enough sitting that circulation and hydration start to matter. Cabin altitude, dry air and disrupted sleep do more damage to a training routine than the flight itself.
Other routes from Salt Lake City
Airport coordinates from OurAirports (public domain). Distance is a great-circle calculation; flight time uses the model described on the method page. Flight times are great-circle estimates for planning only — always check the airline's published schedule.