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MDW → SLC
Which side of the plane to sit from Chicago Midway International Airport (Chicago) to Salt Lake City International Airport (Salt Lake City)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides the most dramatic views of the Rocky Mountain Front Range and a spectacular perspective of the Wasatch Range during the descent into Salt Lake City.
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Chicago Skyline
Excellent views of the Willis Tower and downtown core shortly after departure from MDW if banking west.
Mississippi River
A massive crossing of the iconic waterway near the Quad Cities area.
Midwestern Patchwork
Endless geometric agricultural patterns across Iowa and Nebraska's farming heartland.
Colorado Rockies
Stunning vistas of the snow-capped peaks in Northern Colorado and the medicine bow mountains.
Wasatch Range
A close-up view of the rugged peaks and deep canyons as the plane enters the Salt Lake Valley from the southeast.
Choose a window seat mid-cabin or forward to avoid engine heat haze. Morning flights provide the best illumination on the mountain peaks. On the final approach, look for the 'U' on the hill and the copper mine in the distance to the southwest.
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Union Pacific Corridor
Follow the historic transcontinental railroad route across the Nebraska plains.
Red Desert
The vast, colorful, and arid landscapes of Southern Wyoming's high desert plateau.
Great Salt Lake
The expansive, shimmering salt flats and the turquoise waters of the lake's northern arm.
Antelope Island
A unique view of the largest island in the Great Salt Lake during the final approach sequence.
The right side is superior for viewing the Great Salt Lake itself during the final minutes of flight. Afternoon flights on this side may experience harsh sun glare, so bring sunglasses. Watch for the spiral patterns of salt near the shorelines during the descent.
Book Hotels in Salt Lake CityDistance: 2,020 km (1,255 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 42 min
Departure: MDW (41.785999, -87.752403)
Arrival: SLC (40.78839874267578, -111.97799682617188)
Route Type: Domestic
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