Airport Comparison
| SLC | VBG | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Salt Lake City International Airport | Vandenberg Space Force Base Airport |
| IATA Code | SLC | VBG |
| ICAO Code | KSLC | KVBG |
| City | Salt Lake City | Lompoc |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Timezone | America/Denver | America/Los_Angeles |
| Elevation | 4,231 ft | 368 ft |
| Coordinates | 40.790000, -111.980000 | 34.740000, -120.580000 |
Salt Lake City (SLC) to Lompoc (VBG) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) in Salt Lake City, United States to Vandenberg Space Force Base Airport (VBG) in Lompoc, United States is 1,011 kilometers (628 miles / 546 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying southwest at a heading of 231°.
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 07:25 in Salt Lake City, it's 06:25 in Lompoc.
There is a significant elevation difference of 3,863 feet between the two airports. Vandenberg Space Force Base Airport sits lower than Salt Lake City International Airport.
The return flight from Lompoc (VBG) to Salt Lake City (SLC) follows a heading of 46° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.
For more information about these airports, visit the Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) and Vandenberg Space Force Base Airport (VBG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.