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GEG → SLC
Which side of the plane to sit from Spokane International Airport (Spokane) to Salt Lake City International Airport (Salt Lake City)?
Left Side of the Plane
The Left Side offers the most consistent mountain scenery, featuring the rolling Palouse at takeoff, distant views of the Tetons, and a dramatic close-up of the Wasatch Range during the final approach into Salt Lake City.
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The Palouse
Vibrant green or golden rolling agricultural hills immediately south of Spokane.
Clearwater National Forest
Dense evergreen forests and rugged Idaho wilderness visible early in the flight.
Teton Range
The iconic jagged peaks of the Grand Tetons can often be spotted in the distance to the east.
Wasatch Mountains
A massive wall of peaks that lines the final descent into the Salt Lake Valley.
Sit on the left for morning flights to see the sun illuminating the mountain peaks. This side provides the best view of the Wasatch Front as the plane banks for its final approach.
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Snake River
The winding blue ribbon of the Snake River carving through the southern Idaho desert.
Craters of the Moon
Dark, expansive basaltic lava fields visible near the center of Idaho.
Great Salt Lake
The vast, multi-colored waters of the lake appearing as you enter Utah airspace.
Antelope Island
The largest island in the Great Salt Lake, known for its rugged terrain and bison herds.
The right side is perfect for late afternoon or evening flights to catch the sunset over the Great Salt Lake. It also provides the best view of the unique volcanic geology in the Idaho Snake River Plain.
Book Hotels in Salt Lake CityDistance: 879 km (546 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 28 min
Departure: GEG (47.61989974975586, -117.53399658203124)
Arrival: SLC (40.78839874267578, -111.97799682617188)
Route Type: Domestic
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