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Our Recommendation
8.5

Left Side of the Plane

The left side provides the most dramatic views of the Uinta Mountains and the rugged Wasatch Front during the descent into the Salt Lake Valley.

Left Side Highlights
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Pathfinder Reservoir

A vast blue reservoir contrasting against the surrounding high desert of central Wyoming early in the flight.

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Uinta Mountains

The highest mountain range in Utah and one of the few in North America that runs east-west.

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Wasatch Front

Towering peaks that rise sharply from the valley floor as you approach Salt Lake City.

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Salt Lake Valley

Panoramic views of the metropolitan area framed by steep mountain ranges during final descent.

Choose the left side for morning flights to see the sun illuminate the faces of the Uinta Mountains. During winter, the snow-capped peaks of the Wasatch are particularly striking on the left as the plane turns for its final approach.

Right Side Highlights
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Wind River Range

Glimpse the distant, jagged peaks of Wyoming's most impressive alpine range to the north-west.

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Great Salt Lake

The massive, shimmering expanse of the largest saltwater lake in the Western Hemisphere visible upon approach.

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Antelope Island

A large mountainous island within the Great Salt Lake, often visible during the landing pattern.

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Green River Basin

Stark and beautiful badlands and high-altitude desert landscapes of western Wyoming.

The right side is ideal for evening flights to catch the sunset reflecting off the Great Salt Lake. Keep an eye out for the distinct color variations in the lake water caused by different salinity levels near the causeways.

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Route Information

Distance: 514 km (319 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 51 min

Departure: CPR (42.908001, -106.463997)

Arrival: SLC (40.78839874267578, -111.97799682617188)

Route Type: Domestic

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