Salt Lake City to Kamloops flights
Kamloops lies 1,279 km (795 mi) north-west of Salt Lake City, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 23 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.
| Salt Lake City | Kamloops | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | Canada |
| Population | 215,548 | 104,460 |
| Elevation | 1,311 m (4,301 ft) | 414 m (1,358 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-6 (America/Denver) | UTC-7 (America/Vancouver) |
| Nearest large airport | SLC, 8 km out | YKA, 10 km out |
Clocks in Kamloops are 1 h behind Salt Lake City right now, so a 2 h 23 min journey lands only 1 h 23 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Kamloops
Crossing from United States into Canada: money changes from the Dollar to the Dollar (CAD); the dialling code becomes +1; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
Airports at each end
Leaving 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).
Arriving in Kamloops
Kamloops is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Kamloops John Moose Fulton Field Regional Airport (YKA), 10 km (6 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,000 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kamloops John Moose Fulton Field Regional Airport (regional) | YKA | 10 km (6 mi) | 8,000 ft | 1,133 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Kamloops from Salt Lake City?
1,279 km (795 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Salt Lake City.
How long does it take to get from Salt Lake City to Kamloops by air?
About 2 h 23 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Salt Lake City and Kamloops?
Kamloops is 1 h behind at the moment (America/Vancouver against America/Denver).
Which airports are used for Salt Lake City to Kamloops flights?
Typically Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to Kamloops John Moose Fulton Field Regional Airport (YKA).
What currency do I need in Kamloops?
The Dollar (CAD).
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.