LAX to SLC: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) is 949 km (590 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 1h 40m, heading northeast. The distance is the same in either direction (SLC to LAX).
How far is it from Los Angeles to Salt Lake City?
The great-circle distance between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) is 949 km (590 mi, 513 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 LAX to SLC?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 1h 40m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. SLC is roughly northeast of LAX.
How is the LAX to SLC route written in code?
The pair is written LAX-SLC in IATA codes and KLAX-KSLC in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Los Angeles International Airport is LAX (KLAX), Salt Lake City International Airport is SLC (KSLC).
| LAX | SLC | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Los Angeles International Airport | Salt Lake City International Airport |
| ICAO code | KLAX | KSLC |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Elevation | 125 ft | 4,227 ft |
| Rank by connections | #7 | #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 4,102 ft (1,250 m) higher than LAX, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying LAX to SLC
3 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 3 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 |
| US | US Airways | USA | U S Air | Active |
| WN | Southwest Airlines | SWA | Southwest | Active |
A further 4 carriers sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: AA, AS, KL, UA.
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 Los Angeles from Salt Lake City?
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) are 949 km (590 mi, 513 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from LAX to SLC?
A typical nonstop flight between LAX and SLC takes about 1h 40m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is SLC from LAX?
Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) lies roughly northeast of Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).
Which airlines fly LAX to SLC?
3 airlines appear on the LAX-SLC route in the open dataset, including Delta Air Lines, US Airways, Southwest Airlines.
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