Airport Comparison
| PDX | SLC | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Portland International Airport | Salt Lake City International Airport |
| IATA Code | PDX | SLC |
| ICAO Code | KPDX | KSLC |
| City | Portland | Salt Lake City |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles | America/Denver |
| Elevation | 31 ft | 4,231 ft |
| Coordinates | 45.590000, -122.600000 | 40.790000, -111.980000 |
Portland (PDX) to Salt Lake City (SLC) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Portland International Airport (PDX) in Portland, United States to Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) in Salt Lake City, United States is 1,012 kilometers (629 miles / 546 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying east southeast at a heading of 118°.
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 23:05 in Portland, it's 00:05 in Salt Lake City.
There is a significant elevation difference of 4,200 feet between the two airports. Salt Lake City International Airport sits higher than Portland International Airport.
The return flight from Salt Lake City (SLC) to Portland (PDX) follows a heading of 305° (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 Portland International Airport (PDX) and Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.