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FAR → SLC
Which side of the plane to sit from Hector International Airport (Fargo) to Salt Lake City International Airport (Salt Lake City)?
Right Side of the Plane
While both sides offer stunning views of the Rockies, the right side provides a superior angle for the iconic Teton Range and a spectacular aerial panorama of the Great Salt Lake during the descent into SLC.
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Missouri River
The winding path of the Missouri River as it carves through the western plains of North Dakota.
Yellowstone Plateau
Distant vistas of the world's first national park and its vast volcanic caldera to the northwest.
Grand Tetons
Unmistakable jagged granite spires of the Teton Range visible as you cross into Idaho and Utah.
Bear Lake
The vibrant 'Caribbean of the Rockies' known for its intense turquoise blue water on the Utah-Idaho border.
Great Salt Lake
The massive expanse of the terminal lake, featuring salt flats, Antelope Island, and color-contrasting evaporation ponds.
The right side is the 'photographer's side' for this route. Aim for an afternoon flight to have the sun behind you, illuminating the Tetons and the Great Salt Lake. Look for the Lucin Cutoff railroad trestle bisecting the lake, which often creates a striking purple-versus-green water color difference.
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Red River Valley
The perfectly gridded agricultural landscape of eastern North Dakota shortly after takeoff.
Bighorn Mountains
Dramatic limestone cliffs and snow-capped peaks rising sharply from the Wyoming basin.
Wind River Range
View of Gannett Peak and the high-altitude glacial wilderness of central Wyoming.
Wasatch Front
A close-up view of the rugged mountains towering over the Salt Lake City suburbs during arrival.
Sit on the left for morning flights to avoid the harsh southern sun. During the final approach, the left side offers the best view of the downtown Salt Lake City skyline and the towering Wasatch mountains if the plane approaches from the north.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 1,391 km (864 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 51 min
Departure: FAR (46.92070007324219, -96.81580352783205)
Arrival: SLC (40.78839874267578, -111.97799682617188)
Route Type: Domestic
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