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IND → SLC
Which side of the plane to sit from Indianapolis International Airport (Indianapolis) to Salt Lake City International Airport (Salt Lake City)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior perspective of the unique Nebraska Sandhills, the rare east-west orientation of the Uinta Mountains, and the stunning crystalline colors of the Great Salt Lake during the final approach.
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Nebraska Sandhills
See the vast, undulating grass-covered dunes that form one of the largest sand seas in the world.
Platte River
Track the braided, shallow channels of the historic Platte River, a landmark for Oregon Trail pioneers.
Uinta Mountains
Fly past the highest peaks in Utah, unique for being the only major E-W mountain range in the US.
Great Salt Lake
Marvel at the stark white salt crusts and the vibrant turquoise and purple hues of the lake water.
Antelope Island
Look for the largest island in the Great Salt Lake, known for its roaming bison and rugged shoreline.
This is the premier side for the approach into SLC. Many flight paths loop north of the city, providing an incredible panoramic view of the Great Salt Lake. In the winter, the snow-covered Uinta Mountains are particularly breathtaking. For evening flights, the sunset over the salt flats is world-class.
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Mississippi River
Cross the massive river system marking the transition between the Midwest and the Great Plains.
Agricultural Patchwork
Observe the perfect square-mile grid system of the Illinois and Iowa farmlands from high altitude.
Omaha Skyline
Catch a view of the Missouri River and the urban center of Omaha as you cross into Nebraska.
Southern Rockies
Witness the dramatic rise of the snow-capped Front Range peaks of Colorado to the southwest.
Utah Basin
View the rugged, arid canyons and high-desert terrain of eastern Utah during the descent.
Sit on the left for morning flights to avoid direct sunlight and glare. This side provides a great view of the high plains transition, but can be quite bright in the afternoon. Look for the 'checkerboard' landscape of the central US which is most prominent here.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 2,175 km (1,351 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 54 min
Departure: IND (39.7173, -86.294403)
Arrival: SLC (40.78839874267578, -111.97799682617188)
Route Type: Domestic
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