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ANC → SLC
Which side of the plane to sit from Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (Anchorage) to Salt Lake City International Airport (Salt Lake City)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a front-row seat to the most dramatic mountain scenery in North America, featuring the massive icefields of the Wrangell-St. Elias range and the jagged backbone of the Canadian Rockies.
Chugach Mountains
Dramatic, snow-capped peaks rising directly from the sea level immediately after takeoff from Anchorage.
Wrangell-St. Elias
Aerial views of the Bagley Icefield and Mount Logan, Canada's highest peak, which dominates the horizon.
Canadian Rockies
A continuous expanse of wilderness stretching through British Columbia, featuring turquoise alpine lakes.
Glacier National Park
The rugged 'Crown of the Continent' visible as the flight path crosses from Canada into Montana.
Wasatch Front
A spectacular descent alongside the towering Wasatch Range, providing a close view of the ski resorts and canyons.
Book a window seat on the left for morning flights to see the sunrise illuminate the Alaskan peaks. The transition from the massive glaciers of the north to the arid basins of Utah is most visible from this side. Watch for the massive Malaspina Glacier about 45 minutes into the flight.
Cook Inlet
Vibrant coastal waters and the sprawling mudflats surrounding the Anchorage bowl during departure.
Alexander Archipelago
A bird's-eye view of the dense forests and thousands of islands that make up the Alaskan Panhandle.
Cascade Range
On clear days, the distant snow-covered cones of the Pacific Northwest volcanoes can be seen to the south.
Snake River Plain
The unique volcanic geology and deep canyons of southern Idaho as you approach the Utah border.
Great Salt Lake
Exceptional views of the lake's distinct colors, Antelope Island, and the causeways during the final approach.
The right side is ideal for afternoon or evening flights to enjoy the sunset over the Pacific horizon. As you descend into SLC, look for the 'pink' water in the north arm of the Great Salt Lake, caused by salt-loving microbes.
Distance: 3,413 km (2,121 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 4 hrs 1 min
Departure: ANC (61.17440032958984, -149.99600219726562)
Arrival: SLC (40.78839874267578, -111.97799682617188)
Route Type: Domestic
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