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CNY → SLC
Which side of the plane to sit from Canyonlands Field (Moab) to Salt Lake City International Airport (Salt Lake City)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side of the aircraft offers an immediate, unparalleled view of Arches National Park upon takeoff and follows the dramatic vertical rise of the Wasatch Mountain range for the duration of the descent into Salt Lake City.
Arches National Park
Visible almost immediately after departure from CNY; look for the distinct red rock fins and spans of the Windows Section.
Book Cliffs
The world's longest continuous escarpment, showing millions of years of geological history in its layered face.
Wasatch Mountains
Fly parallel to iconic peaks like Mount Timpanogos and the high alpine basins of the Wasatch Back.
Salt Lake City Skyline
On the final descent, you will have a clear view of the Utah State Capitol and the LDS Temple Square.
Park City Resorts
In the distance, you can spot the ski runs of Deer Valley and Park City Mountain Resort etched into the mountainside.
Sit in the front half of the plane to ensure the wing doesn't block your view of Arches National Park right after takeoff. Morning flights are spectacular on this side as the rising sun illuminates the red rocks and the granite peaks of the Wasatch Front. Keep your camera ready for the city skyline just 2-3 minutes before landing.
San Rafael Swell
A massive geologic 'reef' featuring jagged rock fins and deep canyons carving through the high desert floor.
Green River
Watch the emerald ribbon of the Green River as it meanders through the Desolation and Gray Canyons.
Manti-La Sal Forest
High-altitude plateaus covered in dense pine and aspen forests, providing a stark color contrast to the red rock.
Utah Lake
The large freshwater lake located in Utah Valley, marking your approach into the northern metropolitan corridor.
Bingham Canyon Mine
On final approach, look for the Oquirrh Mountains to see one of the world's largest man-made open-pit excavations.
Choose the left side for afternoon flights to avoid the direct glare of the sun. This side provides a better view of the massive copper mine in the Oquirrh Mountains during the final moments before touchdown at SLC. Winter flights offer a great perspective on the snow-covered 'Reef' of the San Rafael Swell.
Distance: 295 km (183 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 30 min
Departure: CNY (38.75500107, -109.7549973)
Arrival: SLC (40.78839874267578, -111.97799682617188)
Route Type: Domestic
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