SLC to LAX Route Guide
Salt Lake City, United States → Los Angeles, United States
Quick answer
KSLC (Salt Lake City, United States) to KLAX (Los Angeles, United States) is a 513 NM (950 km / 590 mi) great-circle route with an initial bearing of 219° (SW). Typical cruise altitude FL240, expected flight time 2h 10m, common aircraft: Embraer E175, CRJ-700, Bombardier Q400.
Distance
513 NM
950 km / 590 mi
Initial Bearing
219° (SW)
True heading at departure
Typical Cruise
FL240
24,000 ft
Block Time
2h 10m
Typical jet, no wind correction
Fuel Estimate
3,039 kg
Single-aisle equivalent + reserve
Departure Elevation
4,227 ft
KSLC
Arrival Elevation
128 ft
KLAX
What aircraft fly this route?
For a 513 NM mission, operators typically deploy:
- Embraer E175
- CRJ-700
- Bombardier Q400
- Cessna Citation CJ3
Weather considerations
Pilots flying SLC-LAX should brief METARs and TAFs at both ends, plus any en-route SIGMETs. KSLC is a high-elevation airport — brief density altitude on departure.
Frequently asked questions
What is the distance between SLC and LAX?
513 nautical miles (950 km / 590 statute miles) great-circle.
How long is the flight from Salt Lake City to Los Angeles?
Approximately 2h 10m block-to-block for a typical commercial jet, depending on aircraft type and winds.
What aircraft typically fly SLC-LAX?
Common types include Embraer E175, CRJ-700, Bombardier Q400, Cessna Citation CJ3 depending on operator and demand.
What altitude do flights cruise at?
Most flights at this distance cruise around FL240 (24,000 ft), though winds and traffic affect filed altitude.
What initial heading is the route?
219° true (SW). Track varies along the route due to great-circle curvature.
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