Seattle to Salt Lake City flights
Salt Lake City lies 1,126 km (700 mi) south-east of Seattle, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 12 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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| Seattle | Salt Lake City | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 780,995 | 215,548 |
| Elevation | 56 m (184 ft) | 1,311 m (4,301 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-7 (America/Los_Angeles) | UTC-6 (America/Denver) |
| Nearest large airport | SEA, 18 km out | SLC, 8 km out |
| Postal codes | 98101–98199 | 84101–84199 |
Clocks in Salt Lake City are 1 h ahead of Seattle right now, so a 2 h 12 min journey lands 3 h 12 min later by the destination clock.
Airports at each end
Leaving Seattle
Seattle is served by 5 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA), 18 km (11 mi) from the centre, whose 11,901-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are King County International Airport - Boeing Field (BFI, 9 km), Seattle Paine Field International Airport (PAE, 34 km), Tacoma Narrows Airport (TIW, 42 km), Olympia Regional Airport (OLM, 83 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 Seattle?
1,126 km (700 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Seattle.
How long does it take to get from Seattle to Salt Lake City by air?
About 2 h 12 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Seattle and Salt Lake City?
Salt Lake City is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/Denver against America/Los_Angeles).
Which airports are used for Seattle to Salt Lake City flights?
Typically Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) 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.