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EKO → SLC
Which side of the plane to sit from Elko Regional Airport (Elko) to Salt Lake City International Airport (Salt Lake City)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers superior views of the Ruby Mountains' most dramatic glaciated peaks, the blindingly white Bonneville Salt Flats, and the colossal Bingham Canyon Mine during the descent into the Salt Lake Valley.
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Ruby Mountains (South)
Spectacular views of Lamoille Canyon and the highest peaks of this 'Nevada Alps' range.
Bonneville Salt Flats
A vast, brilliant white crust of salt where land speed records are set.
Bingham Canyon Mine
One of the world's largest open-pit excavations, appearing as a massive multi-colored crater.
Oquirrh Mountains
The rugged western boundary of the Salt Lake Valley.
Wasatch Range Backdrop
The towering 11,000-foot peaks that frame the eastern edge of Salt Lake City.
The right side is unbeatable for the approach into SLC. Keep your camera ready about 10-15 minutes before landing to capture the scale of the Bingham Canyon Mine. Afternoon flights provide the best lighting for the Salt Flats and the Wasatch Front.
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Glaciated alpine scenery immediately east of Elko.
Pilot Peak
A prominent landmark for 19th-century pioneers crossing the desert.
Great Salt Lake
The expansive northern sections of the lake, often showing pink or turquoise hues.
Antelope Island
The largest island in the lake, featuring rugged terrain and bison habitat.
Sit on the left for morning flights to avoid direct glare while viewing the Great Salt Lake. Look for the Lucin Cutoff railroad causeway, which separates the lake into distinct color zones due to varying salinity levels.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 321 km (199 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 32 min
Departure: EKO (40.82490158081055, -115.79199981689452)
Arrival: SLC (40.78839874267578, -111.97799682617188)
Route Type: Domestic
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