LGA
New York
United States
3,183 km
1,978 miles
SLC
Salt Lake City
United States
Distance
3,183 km
1,978 mi / 1,719 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/New_York
Heading
283°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

LGA SLC
Airport Name Laguardia Airport Salt Lake City International Airport
IATA Code LGA SLC
ICAO Code KLGA KSLC
City New York Salt Lake City
Country United States United States
Timezone America/New_York America/Denver
Elevation 21 ft 4,231 ft
Coordinates 40.780000, -73.870000 40.790000, -111.980000

New York (LGA) to Salt Lake City (SLC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Laguardia Airport (LGA) in New York, United States to Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) in Salt Lake City, United States is 3,183 kilometers (1,978 miles / 1,719 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying west northwest at a heading of 283°.

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 18:34 in New York, it's 16:34 in Salt Lake City.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,210 feet between the two airports. Salt Lake City International Airport sits higher than Laguardia Airport.

The return flight from Salt Lake City (SLC) to New York (LGA) follows a heading of 77° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Laguardia Airport (LGA) and Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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