Airport Comparison
| LAX | SLC | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Los Angeles International Airport | Salt Lake City International Airport |
| IATA Code | LAX | SLC |
| ICAO Code | KLAX | KSLC |
| City | Los Angeles | Salt Lake City |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles | America/Denver |
| Elevation | 128 ft | 4,231 ft |
| Coordinates | 33.940000, -118.410000 | 40.790000, -111.980000 |
Los Angeles (LAX) to Salt Lake City (SLC) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States to Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) in Salt Lake City, United States is 950 kilometers (590 miles / 513 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying northeast at a heading of 35°.
This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.
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 1-hour time difference between the two cities.
Time zone information: When it's 21:44 in Los Angeles, it's 22:44 in Salt Lake City.
There is a significant elevation difference of 4,103 feet between the two airports. Salt Lake City International Airport sits higher than Los Angeles International Airport.
The return flight from Salt Lake City (SLC) to Los Angeles (LAX) follows a heading of 219° (southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.
For more information about these airports, visit the Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.