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EUG → SLC
Which side of the plane to sit from Mahlon Sweet Field (Eugene) to Salt Lake City International Airport (Salt Lake City)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides a front-row seat to the northern Cascade peaks and the most dramatic descent over the shimmering Great Salt Lake and Antelope Island.
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Mount Jefferson
Oregon's second highest peak is visible shortly after departure as you cross the Cascades.
Oregon High Desert
The landscape transitions into vast, arid plateaus and volcanic formations east of the mountains.
Malheur National Forest
Observe the rugged timberlands and deep canyons of Eastern Oregon's wilderness.
Antelope Island
The largest island in the Great Salt Lake, often surrounded by striking brine shrimp color variations.
Wasatch Range
The massive mountain wall rising sharply from the valley floor as you approach the airport.
Choose the left side for morning flights to avoid direct sun glare while capturing the deep blues of the Great Salt Lake. On the final approach from the north, this side offers the best view of the snow-capped Wasatch peaks. Keep your camera ready about 20 minutes before landing for the transition from desert to lake.
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Three Sisters
The iconic 'Faith, Hope, and Charity' volcanic peaks are visible to the south near Bend.
Steens Mountain
A massive fault-block mountain rising nearly 10,000 feet from the Alvord Desert floor.
The Great Basin
Geometric patterns of dry lake beds and sagebrush typical of the Nevada-Utah border.
Bonneville Salt Flats
The world-famous white salt crust and speedway are visible just before entering the SLC valley.
Salt Lake City Skyline
A clear view of the city center and the Oquirrh Mountains during a southern approach.
The right side is ideal for afternoon flights to keep the sun behind you. It offers a better perspective of the Three Sisters and the famous Bonneville Salt Flats. If the plane lands from the south, you'll get an excellent view of the downtown skyline and the massive open-pit Bingham Canyon Mine.
Book Hotels in Salt Lake CityDistance: 992 km (616 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 39 min
Departure: EUG (44.12459945678711, -123.21199798583984)
Arrival: SLC (40.78839874267578, -111.97799682617188)
Route Type: Domestic
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