El Paso to Salt Lake City flights
Salt Lake City lies 1,111 km (691 mi) north-west of El Paso, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 10 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
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| El Paso | Salt Lake City | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 678,815 | 215,548 |
| Elevation | 1,137 m (3,730 ft) | 1,311 m (4,301 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-6 (America/Denver) | UTC-6 (America/Denver) |
| Nearest large airport | ELP, 12 km out | SLC, 8 km out |
| Postal codes | 79901–88595 | 84101–84199 |
Airports at each end
Leaving El Paso
El Paso is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is El Paso International Airport (ELP), 12 km (7 mi) from the centre, whose 12,020-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Abraham González International Airport (CJS, 15 km), Las Cruces International Airport (LRU, 72 km).
Arriving in Salt Lake City
Salt Lake City is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC), 8 km (5 mi) from the centre, whose 12,002-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Ogden Hinckley Airport (OGD, 49 km), Provo Municipal Airport (PVU, 62 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salt Lake City International Airport | SLC | 8 km (5 mi) | 12,002 ft | 4,227 ft |
| Ogden Hinckley Airport (regional) | OGD | 49 km (30 mi) | 8,107 ft | 4,473 ft |
| Provo Municipal Airport (regional) | PVU | 62 km (39 mi) | 8,603 ft | 4,497 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Salt Lake City from El Paso?
1,111 km (691 mi) in a straight line, north-west of El Paso.
How long does it take to get from El Paso to Salt Lake City by air?
About 2 h 10 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between El Paso and Salt Lake City?
No, both are on America/Denver at the moment.
Which airports are used for El Paso to Salt Lake City flights?
Typically El Paso International Airport (ELP) to Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC); Salt Lake City also has OGD, PVU.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.