DRF
Kenai
United States
3,496 km
2,173 miles
SLC
Salt Lake City
United States
Distance
3,496 km
2,173 mi / 1,888 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
America/Anchorage
Heading
111°
east southeast

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DRF SLC
Airport Name Drift River Airport Salt Lake City International Airport
IATA Code DRF SLC
ICAO Code 3AK5 KSLC
City Kenai Salt Lake City
Country United States United States
Timezone America/Anchorage America/Denver
Elevation 30 ft 4,231 ft
Coordinates 60.590000, -152.160000 40.790000, -111.980000

Kenai (DRF) to Salt Lake City (SLC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Drift River Airport (DRF) in Kenai, United States to Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) in Salt Lake City, United States is 3,496 kilometers (2,173 miles / 1,888 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying east southeast at a heading of 111°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is a domestic route within United States. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation. Despite being a domestic route, there is a 2-hour time difference between the two cities.

Time zone information: When it's 06:22 in Kenai, it's 08:22 in Salt Lake City.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,201 feet between the two airports. Salt Lake City International Airport sits higher than Drift River Airport.

The return flight from Salt Lake City (SLC) to Kenai (DRF) follows a heading of 323° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Drift River Airport (DRF) and Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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