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Our Recommendation
8.8

Right Side of the Plane

The right side offers a front-row seat to the most dramatic terrain of the American West, featuring the rugged San Juan Mountains and a spectacular parallel view of the Wasatch Range during the descent into Salt Lake City.

Right Side Highlights
8.8
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San Juan Mountains

High-altitude, snow-capped peaks of the southern Rockies providing dramatic relief against the arid plains of the southwest.

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Uncompahgre Plateau

Vast stretches of high-alpine wilderness and deep green forests across Western Colorado that contrast sharply with the desert floor.

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Wasatch Front

A continuous wall of mountains that towers over the Salt Lake Valley, offering incredible texture and depth on the final approach.

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Salt Lake City Skyline

A clear view of the city center and the Utah State Capitol, often visible during the base leg of the approach into SLC.

The right side is significantly more scenic for mountain lovers. On morning flights, the sun illuminates the Wasatch Range beautifully, making the peaks glow. Request a seat in front of the wing for unobstructed views of the dramatic transition from the Colorado Plateau to the high Rockies.

Left Side Highlights
7.2
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Texas Hill Country

Rolling limestone hills and lush greenery immediately after takeoff from Austin's north-westerly departure.

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Canyonlands Vicinity

Distal views of the intricate, deep canyons carved by the Colorado River and the red rock formations of the Four Corners region.

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Bingham Canyon Mine

One of the world's largest open-pit excavations, visible as a massive tiered crater during the descent into the Salt Lake Valley.

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Great Salt Lake

The shimmering, salty waters and the uniquely colored evaporation ponds of the lake as the plane aligns for a southern approach.

Choose the left side for better views of the sprawling desert landscapes and the unique industrial scale of the copper mine. During afternoon flights, the sun will be behind you for most of the trip, which significantly reduces glare when photographing the red rock formations of southern Utah.

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Route Information

Distance: 1,747 km (1,086 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 20 min

Departure: AUS (30.194499969482425, -97.6698989868164)

Arrival: SLC (40.78839874267578, -111.97799682617188)

Route Type: Domestic

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