ATL to SLC: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) is 2,554 km (1,587 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 3h 40m, heading northwest. The distance is the same in either direction (SLC to ATL).
How far is it from Atlanta to Salt Lake City?
The great-circle distance between Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) and Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) is 2,554 km (1,587 mi, 1,379 nautical miles). That is the straight-line distance; a real flight is a little longer because of air-traffic routing.
How long is the flight from ATL to SLC?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 3h 40m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. SLC is roughly northwest of ATL.
How is the ATL to SLC route written in code?
The pair is written ATL-SLC in IATA codes and KATL-KSLC in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport is ATL (KATL), Salt Lake City International Airport is SLC (KSLC).
| ATL | SLC | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport | Salt Lake City International Airport |
| ICAO code | KATL | KSLC |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Elevation | 1,026 ft | 4,227 ft |
| Rank by connections | #1 | #109 |
Both ICAO codes start with K, the prefix ICAO assigns to the contiguous United States, so this is a route inside one ICAO region. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
SLC sits 3,201 ft (976 m) higher than ATL, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying ATL to SLC
1 airline appear on this route in the open route dataset, 1 of them still listed as active. Each row gives the IATA code, the ICAO code and the radio callsign, which is what an air traffic controller hears:
| IATA | Airline | ICAO | Callsign | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL | Delta Air Lines | DAL | Delta | Active |
A further 5 carriers sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: AF, AM, AS, AZ, KL.
Route and carrier data comes from the OpenFlights open dataset, regenerated here on . It is a historical snapshot of scheduled connections, not a live schedule, and it includes codeshare listings, so some carriers shown may no longer operate the route or exist. How we build this · Data and sources.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Atlanta from Salt Lake City?
Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) and Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) are 2,554 km (1,587 mi, 1,379 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from ATL to SLC?
A typical nonstop flight between ATL and SLC takes about 3h 40m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is SLC from ATL?
Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) lies roughly northwest of Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL).
Which airlines fly ATL to SLC?
1 airline appear on the ATL-SLC route in the open dataset, including Delta Air Lines.
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