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JFK → SLC
Which side of the plane to sit from John F Kennedy International Airport (New York) to Salt Lake City International Airport (Salt Lake City)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior sequence of views, beginning with the Manhattan skyline and Central Park, continuing over the Great Lakes and Chicago, and concluding with a breathtaking descent over the Great Salt Lake and the Wasatch Front.
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Central Park & Hudson
Unmatched views of the Manhattan grid, the 'green lung' of the city, and the majestic Hudson River.
Lake Erie Shoreline
The route often tracks along the southern edge of the Great Lakes, showing off coastal industrial cities.
Chicago & Lake Michigan
If on a northerly track, the Chicago skyline and the vast blue expanse of Lake Michigan are visible.
Wasatch Front
A dramatic wall of mountains that signals the final approach into the Salt Lake Valley.
Great Salt Lake
The surreal colors of the lake, ranging from turquoise to pink, and the stark white salt flats.
Choose the right side for the most iconic arrival experience. As you descend into SLC, you'll often fly directly over the Great Salt Lake, offering alien-like landscapes. Morning flights provide the best light on the Wasatch Mountains to the east. Be aware that the sun will be on this side during late afternoon flights, making it bright.
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Lower Manhattan
Aerial views of the Financial District, One World Trade Center, and the Statue of Liberty during initial climb.
Appalachian Ridges
The distinctive parallel folded mountains of Pennsylvania provide deep texture and greenery below.
Mississippi River
A clear view of the massive river system dividing the eastern forests from the western plains.
Colorado Rockies
Distant southern views of the snow-capped high peaks of the Colorado Front Range.
Uinta Mountains
A unique east-to-west mountain range in Utah featuring high alpine basins and rugged terrain.
Sit on the left for softer lighting during the afternoon to avoid direct glare. This side is better for spotting the confluence of major rivers in the Midwest. During winter, look for the 'snow line' where the brown plains meet the white peaks of the Rockies.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 3,194 km (1,985 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 45 min
Departure: JFK (40.63980103, -73.77890015)
Arrival: SLC (40.78839874267578, -111.97799682617188)
Route Type: Domestic
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