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GCC → SLC
Which side of the plane to sit from Gillette Campbell County Airport (Gillette) to Salt Lake City International Airport (Salt Lake City)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a spectacular view of the Wind River Range early in the flight and provides a front-row seat to the stunning expanse of the Great Salt Lake and Antelope Island during the descent into Salt Lake City.
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Wind River Range
Rugged granite peaks and glaciers of one of Wyoming's most dramatic mountain ranges visible to the northwest.
Red Desert
The high-altitude desert and Great Divide Basin, known for colorful badlands and unique geological formations.
Great Salt Lake
The iconic turquoise and deep blue waters of the largest saltwater lake in the Western Hemisphere during descent.
Antelope Island
The largest island in the lake, home to bison and pronghorn, clearly visible as the plane aligns for landing.
Lucin Cutoff
The historic railroad causeway that bisects the Great Salt Lake, often creating a striking color difference in the water.
The right side is superior for the approach into Salt Lake City. The Great Salt Lake is most vibrant in the afternoon sun, showcasing its unique brine-shrimp-colored waters. In winter, look for the stark contrast between the white salt flats and the deep blue water.
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Thunder Basin Grassland
Vast rolling prairies and massive open-pit coal mines visible shortly after departure from Gillette.
Uinta Mountains
A rare east-west trending mountain range featuring Utah's highest peaks, visible as you cross the border.
Wasatch Front
The dramatic mountain wall that borders the Salt Lake Valley, offering a backdrop to the city's grid layout.
Park City Area
Distant views of world-class ski resorts nestled in the high canyons of the Wasatch Range.
Sit on the left for morning flights to avoid direct sunlight and to see the Uinta Mountains in clear relief. This side is also excellent for spotting the massive industrial scale of Wyoming's energy basin shortly after takeoff.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 659 km (409 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 6 min
Departure: GCC (44.3488998413, -105.539001465)
Arrival: SLC (40.78839874267578, -111.97799682617188)
Route Type: Domestic
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