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MSP → SLC
Which side of the plane to sit from Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (Minneapolis) to Salt Lake City International Airport (Salt Lake City)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers an exceptional perspective of the Black Hills and the Bighorn Mountains, culminating in a world-class aerial view of the Great Salt Lake during the final descent.
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Missouri River
Watch as the flight crosses the wide, winding silver ribbon of the Missouri River.
Black Hills
The dark, pine-covered silhouettes of the Black Hills rise dramatically from the plains.
Bighorn Mountains
Fly past the massive, uplifted slopes of the Bighorn National Forest in Wyoming.
Great Salt Lake
The shimmering turquoise and white salt flats provide a surreal landscape just before landing.
Antelope Island
Spot the largest island in the Great Salt Lake, known for its rugged hills and wildlife.
The right side is premier for the approach into SLC; as the plane turns for landing, you often fly directly over the Great Salt Lake. For late afternoon flights, this side offers a spectacular golden hour glow over the salt flats and the northern Wasatch front. Keep an eye out for Devils Tower in the distance over Wyoming.
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Badlands National Park
Look for the striking, eroded sedimentary layers and jagged spires of the South Dakota Badlands.
Nebraska Sandhills
The edge of these grass-stabilized dunes creates a unique texture across the horizon.
Wind River Range
Distant views of some of Wyoming's highest and most rugged alpine peaks.
Uinta Mountains
A rare east-west trending mountain range visible as you cross into Utah.
Salt Lake Valley
Aerial views of the sprawling metro area nestled against the towering Wasatch Range.
Choose the left side for morning flights to avoid the harsh western sun and to get the best views of the Uinta Mountains and the southern Wasatch peaks. In winter, the snow-capped peaks on this side provide incredible contrast against the desert basins.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 1,592 km (989 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 7 min
Departure: MSP (44.882, -93.221802)
Arrival: SLC (40.78839874267578, -111.97799682617188)
Route Type: Domestic
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