Salt Lake City to Okao (SLC–OKV) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Salt Lake City to Okao
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
7,356 mi 13h 8m nonstop +16h ahead

SLC–OKV has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
SLC → OKV
80%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
80%
Return
OKV → SLC
79%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
79%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SLC delays →

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+16h
Okao is 16 hours ahead of Salt Lake City.
SLC: MDT · OKV: +10

When it's 6:00 PM in Salt Lake City, it's 10:00 AM (next day) in Okao.
Distance & Flight Time
7,356 mi / 11,838 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 13h 8m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

US passport holders can obtain a free visa on arrival at Jacksons International Airport (POM) in Port Moresby for stays up to 60 days. The visa on arrival is a single-entry tourist visa issued at the immigration counter. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry with at least 2 blank pages. A return or onward ticket and proof of accommodation are required. Bring a printed hotel booking or a letter of invitation if staying with contacts.

The 60-day stay can be extended at the Immigration and Citizenship Authority in Port Moresby. Papua New Guinea has over 800 languages, the most of any country on earth. The Kokoda Track, a 96km trail through the Owen Stanley Range, takes 4 to 12 days to trek and requires a licensed guide and permit (PGK 150, about $40). Trekking season runs April to November. The Sepik River region is famous for traditional art and spirit houses. Diving at Kimbe Bay, Milne Bay, and Rabaul explores coral reefs and WWII wrecks.

No direct flights connect the US to Papua New Guinea. Route through Manila (about 5 hours to POM on Philippine Airlines), Singapore (about 6 hours 30 minutes on Air Niugini), or Brisbane (about 3 hours 30 minutes on Air Niugini). Total travel time from the US West Coast runs 18 to 24 hours. Papua New Guinea uses the Papua New Guinean kina (PGK), trading at roughly 3.88 PGK per $1. ATMs in Port Moresby and major towns dispense kina. Card payments work at hotels and some restaurants in Port Moresby and Lae. Cash is essential outside the two main cities. Domestic flights on Air Niugini and PNG Air connect 20+ airstrips across the country: Port Moresby to Mount Hagen costs PGK 500 to PGK 1,200 ($130 to $310) one way. Public motor vehicles (PMVs) are the local bus system at PGK 1 to PGK 5 per ride in towns.

Getting to SLC

TRAX light rail Green Line runs from downtown Salt Lake City (Intermodal Hub / Temple Square) to the airport in 18 minutes ($2.50). Trains run every 15 minutes from 5am to 11pm daily. The airport station is inside the terminal building.Ride-shares from downtown cost $15–25 and take 10–20 minutes. I-80 connects directly to the airport from the east. The airport opened a new terminal in 2020; it is one facility now, replacing the old dual-terminal setup. Ski resort shuttles depart from Ground Transportation for Park City, Deer Valley, and Alta/Snowbird (60–90 min).

SLC–OKV Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Salt Lake City to Okao route.
Route details
Distance7,356 mi / 11,838 km
Flight time13h 8m
Time difference+16 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Origin: SLC
IATA / ICAOSLC / KSLC
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr27.1M
Elevation4,227 ft / 1,288 m
Destination: OKV
Full nameOkao Airport
IATA / ICAOOKV / AYOF
TimezonePacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation450 ft / 137 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SLC to OKV flights.
Nonstop flights from Salt Lake City International Airport to Okao Airport take about 13h 8m gate to gate. The route covers 7,356 miles.
Okao is 16 hours ahead of Salt Lake City.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from SLC to OKV

Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) and Okao Airport (OKV) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

SLC to OKV Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SLC to OKV is about 13 hours 8 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 7,356 miles (11,838 km).