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FCA â SLC
Which side of the plane to sit from Glacier Park International Airport (Kalispell) to Salt Lake City International Airport (Salt Lake City)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a front-row seat to the massive Flathead Lake shortly after takeoff and a stunning aerial perspective of the Great Salt Lake and Antelope Island during the descent into SLC.
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Flathead Lake
The largest natural freshwater lake in the West, featuring Wild Horse Island.
Bitterroot Mountains
Rugged, snow-capped ridges marking the border between Montana and Idaho.
Sawtooth National Forest
Distinctive, needle-like granite peaks visible as you cross central Idaho.
Snake River Plain
The vast volcanic landscape and dark lava flows of the Craters of the Moon region.
Great Salt Lake
Expansive views of the salt flats, Antelope Island, and the unique color gradients of the water.
The right side is superior for sunset flights as the sun dips over the Owyhee and Great Basin deserts. Ensure you look out within the first 10 minutes for Flathead Lake. As you approach SLC, this side provides the best view of the salt crusts and the turquoise-to-deep-blue color variations of the Great Salt Lake.
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Mission Mountains
Dramatic, jagged peaks rising sharply from the valley floor just south of Kalispell.
Bob Marshall Wilderness
Views of one of the largest completely roadless areas in the lower 48 states.
Helena & Canyon Ferry
The Montana state capital and the large reservoir formed by the Missouri River.
Wasatch Front
A continuous wall of mountains providing a backdrop to the urban sprawl of the Salt Lake Valley.
Sit on the left for the best morning light on the Mission Mountains. This side is also excellent for spotting the 'Chinese Wall' rock formation in the Bob Marshall Wilderness if the flight path tracks slightly eastward. During the descent, you will have a clear view of the downtown Salt Lake City skyline against the mountains.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 856 km (532 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 26 min
Departure: FCA (48.31050109863281, -114.25599670410156)
Arrival: SLC (40.78839874267578, -111.97799682617188)
Route Type: Domestic
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