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ATL → SLC
Which side of the plane to sit from Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (Atlanta) to Salt Lake City International Airport (Salt Lake City)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior view of the high-altitude Colorado Rockies, the unique east-west orientation of the Uinta Mountains, and the stunning expanse of the Great Salt Lake during the final descent.
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Denver & Front Range
Aerial views of the Mile High City and the sudden rise of the Rockies from the plains.
Rocky Mountain National Park
Snow-capped 14,000-foot peaks including Longs Peak and the Continental Divide.
Dinosaur National Park
The rugged, twisted landscapes and deep river canyons near the Colorado-Utah border.
Uinta Mountains
Views of the highest range in the contiguous US that runs east-to-west.
Great Salt Lake
The massive, shimmering expanse of the lake and Antelope Island during the SLC arrival.
The right side is unbeatable for late afternoon or sunset flights, as the sun illuminates the western faces of the Rockies. On the 'Point of the Mountain' approach, you will often circle north, giving you a panoramic view of the entire Salt Lake Valley and the lake itself.
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Ozark Plateau
Rolling forested hills and winding river valleys across Missouri and Arkansas.
Great Plains Grid
The iconic American patchwork of agricultural circles and squares across Kansas.
Colorado Plateau
The beginning of the red rock country and deep canyon systems of eastern Utah.
Southern Wasatch
A close-up view of Mount Nebo and the jagged southern peaks of the Wasatch Range.
Choose the left side for morning flights to keep the sun behind you and avoid harsh glare. This side is particularly rewarding for seeing the transition from the flat plains into the dramatic red geological layers of the San Rafael Swell in Utah.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 2,554 km (1,587 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 24 min
Departure: ATL (33.6367, -84.428101)
Arrival: SLC (40.78839874267578, -111.97799682617188)
Route Type: Domestic
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