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ABQ → SLC
Which side of the plane to sit from Albuquerque International Sunport (Albuquerque) to Salt Lake City International Airport (Salt Lake City)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers an unparalleled sequence of dramatic geography, from the immediate granite face of the Sandia Mountains to the jagged San Juan peaks and the world-famous red rock canyons of Moab.
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Sandia Mountains
Dramatic, nearly vertical granite cliffs that define the Albuquerque skyline immediately after takeoff.
Valles Caldera
A massive 13-mile wide volcanic crater in the Jemez Mountains, visible as a high-altitude meadow.
San Juan Mountains
Stunning snow-capped peaks of the Southern Rockies crossing from New Mexico into Colorado.
Canyonlands & Arches
The red rock labyrinth of the Colorado River and the iconic sandstone formations near Moab, Utah.
Wasatch Range
The massive mountain wall that flanks the eastern edge of the Salt Lake Valley during the entire descent.
For the best experience, book a morning flight to have the sun behind you, perfectly illuminating the red rock canyons of Moab and the snow-capped San Juans. Keep your camera ready within the first 10 minutes of flight for the Sandia Crest and the last 20 minutes for the Wasatch peaks.
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A prominent dormant stratovolcano rising above the high desert floor northwest of Albuquerque.
Shiprock
The iconic volcanic neck rising nearly 1,600 feet above the desert plains in the Navajo Nation.
Lake Powell
Distant views of the deep blue waters winding through the red sandstone of Glen Canyon.
Utah Lake
The large freshwater lake located in Utah County, visible during the initial descent into the SLC basin.
Great Salt Lake
Sweeping views of the southern shores and Antelope Island as the plane turns for its final approach.
The left side is superior for sunset views on evening flights as the sun dips over the Great Basin. During descent, look for the unique contrast between the urban sprawl of Provo and the blue waters of Utah Lake.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 794 km (493 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 19 min
Departure: ABQ (35.040199, -106.609001)
Arrival: SLC (40.78839874267578, -111.97799682617188)
Route Type: Domestic
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