MRI
Anchorage
United States
3,404 km
2,115 miles
SLC
Salt Lake City
United States
Distance
3,404 km
2,115 mi / 1,838 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
America/Anchorage
Heading
114°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

MRI SLC
Airport Name Merrill Field Salt Lake City International Airport
IATA Code MRI SLC
ICAO Code PAMR KSLC
City Anchorage Salt Lake City
Country United States United States
Timezone America/Anchorage America/Denver
Elevation 143 ft 4,231 ft
Coordinates 61.200000, -149.800000 40.790000, -111.980000

Anchorage (MRI) to Salt Lake City (SLC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Merrill Field (MRI) in Anchorage, United States to Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) in Salt Lake City, United States is 3,404 kilometers (2,115 miles / 1,838 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying east southeast at a heading of 114°.

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 15:25 in Anchorage, it's 17:25 in Salt Lake City.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,088 feet between the two airports. Salt Lake City International Airport sits higher than Merrill Field.

The return flight from Salt Lake City (SLC) to Anchorage (MRI) follows a heading of 325° (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 Merrill Field (MRI) and Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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