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BNA → SLC
Which side of the plane to sit from Nashville International Airport (Nashville) to Salt Lake City International Airport (Salt Lake City)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers consistently better lighting due to the sun being in the south for this westbound route, providing spectacular views of the Great Salt Lake and the jagged northern Wasatch Range during arrival.
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Mississippi River
A clear crossing of the United States' largest drainage system, often visible near the St. Louis area.
Front Range
Dramatic transition from the flat plains to the towering peaks of the Rocky Mountains near the Colorado/Wyoming border.
Great Salt Lake
Stunning views of the turquoise and pink-hued waters and the surrounding white salt flats on the descent.
Antelope Island
The largest island in the Great Salt Lake, offering rugged terrain views just before landing.
Wasatch Mountains
A close-up view of the snow-capped peaks that border the Salt Lake Valley to the east.
The right side is the 'cool' side for photography as it faces north away from the sun. The approach into SLC often involves a bank over the Great Salt Lake; sit on this side to see the stark contrast between the water and the desert. Choose a seat mid-cabin or forward to avoid engine heat haze.
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Nashville Skyline
Aerial views of the Cumberland River and the iconic AT&T 'Batman' building shortly after takeoff from BNA.
The Great Plains
Expansive views of the Missouri and Kansas agricultural patterns, featuring massive circular irrigation fields.
Southern Rockies
Distances views of Pikes Peak and the southern Colorado mountain ranges as the plane gains altitude over the continental divide.
Kennecott Copper Mine
A striking view of the Bingham Canyon Mine, one of the largest man-made excavations in the world, located south of SLC.
The left side faces south, meaning you will encounter direct sunlight for much of the flight. Use the window shade to prevent glare, but keep it open during the final 15 minutes of the flight to see the massive copper mine and the southern Salt Lake Valley.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 2,255 km (1,401 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs
Departure: BNA (36.1245002746582, -86.6781997680664)
Arrival: SLC (40.78839874267578, -111.97799682617188)
Route Type: Domestic
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