West Valley City: how to get there and around
Airports, stations, ports, where the hotels are and what the numbers say, from public data rather than a brochure.
West Valley City is a city of 136,208 people in United States (Utah), 1,316 m (4,318 ft) above sea level. The nearest large airport is Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC), 11 km (7 mi) from the centre.
Key facts
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Daylight in West Valley City runs from about 9 h 19 min a day in late December to 15 h 9 min in late June (computed for 40.69° latitude), which matters more than the forecast when a day is built around one flight or one crossing.
Getting there
West Valley City is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC), 11 km (7 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, 56 km), Provo Municipal Airport (PVU, 58 km).
Flights to West Valley City: every airport, routes and times
Buses to West Valley City · Driving and car hire
Nearby cities, and how to get between them
- Salt Lake City, 12 km
- Provo, 59 km — buses · car rental · tours
- West Jordan, 11 km
Common questions
Which airport serves West Valley City?
Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC), 11 km (7 mi) from the centre, plus 2 other airports with scheduled flights within 100 km.
How big is West Valley City?
About 136,208 people live in West Valley City, across 92 km² (GeoNames and Wikidata).
What time zone is West Valley City in?
America/Denver, currently UTC-6.
What currency is used in West Valley City?
The Dollar (USD). Traffic drives on the right.
Which cities are near West Valley City?
Salt Lake City (12 km), Provo (59 km), West Jordan (11 km).
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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.