Airport Comparison
| SLC | WAL | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Salt Lake City International Airport | Wallops Flight Facility Airport |
| IATA Code | SLC | WAL |
| ICAO Code | KSLC | KWAL |
| City | Salt Lake City | Wallops Island |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Timezone | America/Denver | America/New_York |
| Elevation | 4,231 ft | 40 ft |
| Coordinates | 40.790000, -111.980000 | 37.940000, -75.470000 |
Salt Lake City (SLC) to Wallops Island (WAL) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) in Salt Lake City, United States to Wallops Flight Facility Airport (WAL) in Wallops Island, United States is 3,132 kilometers (1,946 miles / 1,691 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying east at a heading of 84°.
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 08:20 in Salt Lake City, it's 10:20 in Wallops Island.
There is a significant elevation difference of 4,191 feet between the two airports. Wallops Flight Facility Airport sits lower than Salt Lake City International Airport.
The return flight from Wallops Island (WAL) to Salt Lake City (SLC) follows a heading of 287° (west 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 Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) and Wallops Flight Facility Airport (WAL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.