PDX to SLC: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) is 1,012 km (629 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 1h 45m, heading southeast. The distance is the same in either direction (SLC to PDX).
How far is it from Portland to Salt Lake City?
The great-circle distance between Portland International Airport (PDX) and Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) is 1,012 km (629 mi, 546 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 PDX to SLC?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 1h 45m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. SLC is roughly southeast of PDX.
How is the PDX to SLC route written in code?
The pair is written PDX-SLC in IATA codes and KPDX-KSLC in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Portland International Airport is PDX (KPDX), Salt Lake City International Airport is SLC (KSLC).
| PDX | SLC | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Portland International Airport | Salt Lake City International Airport |
| ICAO code | KPDX | KSLC |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Elevation | 31 ft | 4,227 ft |
| Rank by connections | #138 | #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 4,196 ft (1,279 m) higher than PDX, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying PDX to SLC
2 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 2 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 |
| WN | Southwest Airlines | SWA | Southwest | Active |
A further 2 carriers sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: AS, FL.
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 Portland from Salt Lake City?
Portland International Airport (PDX) and Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) are 1,012 km (629 mi, 546 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from PDX to SLC?
A typical nonstop flight between PDX and SLC takes about 1h 45m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is SLC from PDX?
Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) lies roughly southeast of Portland International Airport (PDX).
Which airlines fly PDX to SLC?
2 airlines appear on the PDX-SLC route in the open dataset, including Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines.
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