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COS → SLC
Which side of the plane to sit from City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport (Colorado Springs) to Salt Lake City International Airport (Salt Lake City)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior sequence of landmarks, including the iconic red rocks near Colorado Springs, the high Uinta Mountains, and the stunning descent over the Great Salt Lake.
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Garden of the Gods
The distinct red sandstone formations are visible to the northwest of the airport shortly after takeoff.
Dinosaur National Monument
The deep, winding canyons of the Green and Yampa rivers are visible near the Utah-Colorado border.
Uinta Mountains
A rare east-west mountain range; look for Kings Peak, the highest point in Utah.
Great Salt Lake
During the descent into SLC, the massive expanse of the lake and its shimmering salt flats appear.
Antelope Island
The largest island in the Great Salt Lake is prominently visible during the final approach phase.
The right side is essential for the scenic arrival into Salt Lake City. Request a window seat on this side to see the unique East-West Uinta Range. For late afternoon flights, the golden hour light hitting the salt flats and the lake is spectacular. Watch for the 'Great Salt Lake Effect' clouds if traveling in winter.
Book Hotels in Salt Lake CityPikes Peak
America's Mountain is visible immediately after takeoff to the west, standing at over 14,000 feet.
Sawatch Range
Home to Colorado's highest peaks, including Mount Elbert and Mount Harvard, providing jagged snowy skylines.
Grand Mesa
One of the world's largest flat-topped mountains, visible as a massive plateau in Western Colorado.
Uinta Basin
Rugged, multi-colored high desert terrain that marks the transition from Colorado into Utah.
Wasatch Front
The dramatic southern end of the Wasatch Range as the flight turns into the Salt Lake Valley.
Sit on the left for the best view of Pikes Peak during departure. Morning flights are ideal for this side as the sun will be behind the aircraft, illuminating the high peaks of the Sawatch Range without glare. If the flight path takes a southerly route, you may also catch a glimpse of the Black Canyon of the Gunnison.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 659 km (409 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 6 min
Departure: COS (38.805801, -104.700996)
Arrival: SLC (40.78839874267578, -111.97799682617188)
Route Type: Domestic
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