Airport Comparison
| SLC | TVL | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Salt Lake City International Airport | Lake Tahoe Airport |
| IATA Code | SLC | TVL |
| ICAO Code | KSLC | KTVL |
| City | Salt Lake City | South Lake Tahoe |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Timezone | America/Denver | America/Los_Angeles |
| Elevation | 4,231 ft | 6,268 ft |
| Coordinates | 40.790000, -111.980000 | 38.890000, -120.000000 |
Salt Lake City (SLC) to South Lake Tahoe (TVL) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) in Salt Lake City, United States to Lake Tahoe Airport (TVL) in South Lake Tahoe, United States is 716 kilometers (445 miles / 387 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying west southwest at a heading of 255°.
This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.
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 1-hour time difference between the two cities.
Time zone information: When it's 02:38 in Salt Lake City, it's 01:38 in South Lake Tahoe.
There is a significant elevation difference of 2,038 feet between the two airports. Lake Tahoe Airport sits higher than Salt Lake City International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.
The return flight from South Lake Tahoe (TVL) to Salt Lake City (SLC) follows a heading of 70° (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 Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) and Lake Tahoe Airport (TVL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.