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BZN → SLC
Which side of the plane to sit from Gallatin Field (Bozeman) to Salt Lake City International Airport (Salt Lake City)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side of the aircraft offers an unparalleled view of the Northern Rockies, featuring the dramatic jagged peaks of the Grand Tetons and the vast thermal basin of Yellowstone National Park.
Yellowstone National Park
Aerial views of the park's western edge, including the Grand Prismatic Spring's colors on clear days.
Grand Teton Range
Stunning profile views of the 13,775-foot Grand Teton and the Cathedral Group's jagged granite spires.
Bear Lake
Known as the 'Caribbean of the Rockies' for its intense turquoise blue color, visible on the Idaho-Utah border.
Wasatch Mountains
A continuous wall of snow-capped peaks that lines the final descent into the Salt Lake Valley.
Sit on the left for the most iconic mountain scenery. For the best lighting on the Tetons, choose a morning flight when the sun illuminates the eastern faces. Avoid seats directly over the wing to ensure an unobstructed view of the deep canyons and alpine lakes.
Madison Range
Rugged peaks immediately south of Bozeman, including the prominent Sphinx Mountain.
Snake River Plain
The vast volcanic landscape of Idaho, showing the contrast between irrigated agriculture and dark basalt flows.
Great Salt Lake
The massive inland sea with distinct color variations caused by different salinity levels and algae.
Antelope Island
The largest island in the Great Salt Lake, often visible during the final banking maneuvers into SLC.
The right side is ideal for late afternoon or evening flights to catch the sunset over the Great Salt Lake. This side also offers a better perspective of the vast desert landscapes and the unique industrial evaporation ponds near the airport during landing.
Distance: 559 km (347 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 56 min
Departure: BZN (45.77750015, -111.1529999)
Arrival: SLC (40.78839874267578, -111.97799682617188)
Route Type: Domestic
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