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BWI → SLC
Which side of the plane to sit from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (Baltimore) to Salt Lake City International Airport (Salt Lake City)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side of the aircraft offers superior views of the Great Salt Lake during the descent into Salt Lake City and provides indirect lighting on westbound flights, avoiding the harsh afternoon sun.
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Baltimore Harbor
Aerial perspective of the Patapsco River and Baltimore city landmarks during initial climb.
Nebraska Sandhills
The largest sand dune formation in the Western Hemisphere, creating unique textures on the plains.
Medicine Bow Mountains
Rugged peaks in southern Wyoming that signal the transition into the high mountain West.
Great Salt Lake
The iconic shimmering salt flats and turquoise waters that define the approach into SLC.
Antelope Island
The largest island in the Great Salt Lake, known for its rugged desert terrain and bison herds.
The right side is best for photography as it faces north, providing soft, consistent lighting. Watch for the dramatic change in landscape from the flat plains to the Wasatch Mountains in the final 45 minutes. For the best lake views, look out as the plane banks north of the city.
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Appalachian Ridges
Linear mountain structures and deep valleys of West Virginia visible shortly after departure.
Mississippi River
A massive geographic marker dividing the eastern and western United States near the Iowa border.
Uinta Mountains
A rare east-west trending mountain range in the Rockies, often snow-capped through early summer.
Salt Lake City Skyline
Views of the city grid, State Capitol, and Temple Square during the final approach path.
Choose the left side for better views of the central Appalachian Mountains and the Uinta range. Note that on afternoon flights, this side faces south and will be subject to direct sunlight and glare for the duration of the journey.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 2,993 km (1,860 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 59 min
Departure: BWI (39.1754, -76.668297)
Arrival: SLC (40.78839874267578, -111.97799682617188)
Route Type: Domestic
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