SLC to JFK Route Guide

Salt Lake City, United States β†’ New York, United States

Quick answer

KSLC (Salt Lake City, United States) to KJFK (New York, United States) is a 1,724 NM (3,193 km / 1,984 mi) great-circle route with an initial bearing of 78Β° (ENE). Typical cruise altitude FL350, expected flight time 4h 15m, common aircraft: Boeing 737-800, Airbus A320neo, Airbus A321neo.

Distance

1,724 NM

3,193 km / 1,984 mi

Initial Bearing

78Β° (ENE)

True heading at departure

Typical Cruise

FL350

35,000 ft

Block Time

4h 15m

Typical jet, no wind correction

Fuel Estimate

6,672 kg

Single-aisle equivalent + reserve

Departure Elevation

4,227 ft

KSLC

Arrival Elevation

13 ft

KJFK

What aircraft fly this route?

For a 1,724 NM mission, operators typically deploy:

  • Boeing 737-800
  • Airbus A320neo
  • Airbus A321neo
  • Boeing 737 MAX 8

Weather considerations

Pilots flying SLC-JFK should brief METARs and TAFs at both ends, plus any en-route SIGMETs. KSLC is a high-elevation airport β€” brief density altitude on departure.

Frequently asked questions

What is the distance between SLC and JFK?

1,724 nautical miles (3,193 km / 1,984 statute miles) great-circle.

How long is the flight from Salt Lake City to New York?

Approximately 4h 15m block-to-block for a typical commercial jet, depending on aircraft type and winds.

What aircraft typically fly SLC-JFK?

Common types include Boeing 737-800, Airbus A320neo, Airbus A321neo, Boeing 737 MAX 8 depending on operator and demand.

What altitude do flights cruise at?

Most flights at this distance cruise around FL350 (35,000 ft), though winds and traffic affect filed altitude.

What initial heading is the route?

78Β° true (ENE). Track varies along the route due to great-circle curvature.

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