Airport Comparison
| FBK | SLC | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Ladd Army Air Field | Salt Lake City International Airport |
| IATA Code | FBK | SLC |
| ICAO Code | PAFB | KSLC |
| City | Fairbanks/Ft Wainwright | Salt Lake City |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Timezone | America/Anchorage | America/Denver |
| Elevation | 449 ft | 4,231 ft |
| Coordinates | 64.840000, -147.610000 | 40.790000, -111.980000 |
Fairbanks/Ft Wainwright (FBK) to Salt Lake City (SLC) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Ladd Army Air Field (FBK) in Fairbanks/Ft Wainwright, United States to Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) in Salt Lake City, United States is 3,499 kilometers (2,174 miles / 1,889 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying east southeast at a heading of 122°.
This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.
This is a domestic route within United States. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation. Despite being a domestic route, there is a 2-hour time difference between the two cities.
Time zone information: When it's 05:23 in Fairbanks/Ft Wainwright, it's 07:23 in Salt Lake City.
There is a significant elevation difference of 3,782 feet between the two airports. Salt Lake City International Airport sits higher than Ladd Army Air Field.
The return flight from Salt Lake City (SLC) to Fairbanks/Ft Wainwright (FBK) follows a heading of 332° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.
For more information about these airports, visit the Ladd Army Air Field (FBK) and Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.