Salt Lake City to Los Angeles
1h 36m The flight from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) covers 949 km (590 miles) and takes approximately 1h 36m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads south-west on an initial great-circle bearing of 219°, passing near 37.4° N, 115.3° W at its midpoint.
The route
The great-circle path — the shortest line between the two airports across the curve of the earth. On a flat map it looks bent; on a globe it is straight.
Flight time at different cruise speeds
Aircraft type, winds and routing all move the real number. This is the same distance flown at different speeds, plus the 25-minute ground and climb allowance.
| Typical of | Cruise speed | Airborne | Gate to gate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop / regional | 550 km/h | 1h 44m | 2h 09m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 1h 13m | 1h 38m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 1h 03m | 1h 28m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 1h 07m | 1h 32m |
Headwinds on an eastbound long-haul routinely add 30–60 minutes; the same route westbound can be quicker. Airlines publish schedules with padding built in.
Both airports
| SLC | LAX | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Salt Lake City International Airport | Los Angeles International Airport |
| City | Salt Lake City | Los Angeles |
| Country | United States | United States |
| ICAO | KSLC | KLAX |
| Coordinates | 40.7889, -111.9799 | 33.9425, -118.408 |
| Elevation | 4,227 ft | 125 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from Salt Lake City to Los Angeles?
A non-stop flight from Salt Lake City (SLC) to Los Angeles (LAX) takes about 1h 36m. The great-circle distance is 949 km (590 miles, 513 nautical miles), flying south-west on an initial bearing of 219°.
How far is Salt Lake City from Los Angeles?
949 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 590 miles or 513 nautical miles. Actual flown distance is usually 2–5% longer because aircraft follow airways, avoid weather and route around restricted airspace.
Is there a non-stop flight between SLC and LAX?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 949 km the route is comfortably within range of a non-stop service if an airline chooses to fly it. Check an airline or booking site for what is actually scheduled.
Other routes from Salt Lake City
Airport coordinates from OurAirports (public domain). Distance is a great-circle calculation; flight time uses the model described on the method page. Flight times are great-circle estimates for planning only — always check the airline's published schedule.