It wouldn't be the first time Utah has directly been connected to an airport in Asia. Delta launched nonstop service between Salt Lake City and Tokyo in 2009, but that service was — according to the Deseret News — quickly scaled back before it was ultimately dropped altogether.

It will soon get easier for Utahns to travel to Asia as Delta has announced it will launch a first-ever nonstop flight from Salt Lake City to Seoul, Korea.

Delta is boosting its global footprint with the launch of its first-ever nonstop service from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to Seoul

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Salt Lake City International Airport is doubling down on the 'international' part of its title as Delta announced it is adding nonstop flights to South Korea in 2025.

Delta will soon be offering non-stop flights from Salt Lake City to Seoul, South Korea. This will be Utah's first direct flight to Asia.

New direct service kicks off next year and will provide the only direct flights from Utah’s capital city to Asia

The carrier will operate this route, the sole nonstop flight connecting Salt Lake City to Asia, with its Airbus A350-900. This aircraft will offer the latest premium travel experiences with Delta One Suites,