SLC to SFO Route Guide
Salt Lake City, United States → San Francisco, United States
Quick answer
KSLC (Salt Lake City, United States) to KSFO (San Francisco, United States) is a 520 NM (963 km / 598 mi) great-circle route with an initial bearing of 252° (WSW). Typical cruise altitude FL240, expected flight time 2h 11m, common aircraft: Embraer E175, CRJ-700, Bombardier Q400.
Distance
520 NM
963 km / 598 mi
Initial Bearing
252° (WSW)
True heading at departure
Typical Cruise
FL240
24,000 ft
Block Time
2h 11m
Typical jet, no wind correction
Fuel Estimate
3,060 kg
Single-aisle equivalent + reserve
Departure Elevation
4,227 ft
KSLC
Arrival Elevation
13 ft
KSFO
What aircraft fly this route?
For a 520 NM mission, operators typically deploy:
- Embraer E175
- CRJ-700
- Bombardier Q400
- Cessna Citation CJ3
Weather considerations
Pilots flying SLC-SFO 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 SFO?
520 nautical miles (963 km / 598 statute miles) great-circle.
How long is the flight from Salt Lake City to San Francisco?
Approximately 2h 11m block-to-block for a typical commercial jet, depending on aircraft type and winds.
What aircraft typically fly SLC-SFO?
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?
252° true (WSW). Track varies along the route due to great-circle curvature.
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