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GTF → SLC
Which side of the plane to sit from Great Falls International Airport (Great Falls) to Salt Lake City International Airport (Salt Lake City)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side provides a front-row seat to the dramatic descent over the Great Salt Lake, showcasing its unique mineral-rich color variations and the rugged terrain of Antelope Island just before touchdown.
Helena National Forest
Expansive views of dense evergreen forests and the Missouri River drainage system shortly after takeoff.
Snake River Plain
The dark, volcanic basalt flows and agricultural patchwork of southern Idaho are visible mid-flight.
Great Salt Lake
Breathtaking aerial views of the lake's distinct color separation caused by different salinity levels and microorganisms.
Antelope Island
The largest island in the Great Salt Lake, featuring rugged hills and surrounded by expansive salt flats.
This side is superior for the final approach. As the aircraft descends from the north, you will fly directly alongside or over the Great Salt Lake. For afternoon flights, the sun will be behind you, providing perfectly illuminated views of the lake's pink and blue hues.
Little Belt Mountains
Rugged peaks and deep canyons located just south of Great Falls during the initial climb.
Bear Lake
Known as the Caribbean of the Rockies, this intense turquoise lake is a major landmark on the Idaho-Utah border.
Yellowstone Plateau
On clear days, the distant high plateau and peaks of the world's first national park are visible to the southeast.
Wasatch Range
Stunning views of the high-altitude peaks that flank the eastern edge of the Salt Lake Valley during arrival.
Choose this side for sunrise flights to watch the morning light hit the high peaks of the Rockies. Bear Lake is the primary signal that you are roughly 20-25 minutes from landing; keep your camera ready for its vivid blue waters.
Distance: 746 km (464 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 15 min
Departure: GTF (47.48199844, -111.3710022)
Arrival: SLC (40.78839874267578, -111.97799682617188)
Route Type: Domestic
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