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MSY โ SLC
Which side of the plane to sit from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (New Orleans) to Salt Lake City International Airport (Salt Lake City)?
Right Side of the Plane
While both sides offer stunning views of the Rockies, the right side provides a superior vantage point for the dramatic Front Range peaks and the breathtaking descent alongside the Wasatch Range into Salt Lake City.
Lake Pontchartrain
A vast view of the estuary and the 24-mile long Causeway bridge immediately following departure.
Pikes Peak
The most famous summit of the Front Range, standing as a sentinel over the Colorado Springs area.
Colorado High Country
A bird's eye view of the world-famous ski resorts and the highest peaks of the Continental Divide.
The Wasatch Front
An incredible close-up view of the mountain range that towers directly over the Salt Lake Valley.
Salt Lake City Skyline
On final approach, see the downtown area and the iconic Temple Square set against the mountains.
The right side is the 'Mountain Side.' For the best experience, choose a seat behind the wing to see the Rockies transition into the Wasatch Range. This side is also shaded on morning flights, which reduces glare on the window and keeps the cabin cooler.
Mississippi River Delta
Aerial views of the winding river and the sprawling wetlands south of New Orleans shortly after takeoff.
Palo Duro Canyon
Known as the 'Grand Canyon of Texas,' this colorful geological feature is often visible across the Panhandle.
San Juan Mountains
Dramatic, rugged peaks of the southern Colorado Rockies, often snow-capped well into the summer.
Canyonlands National Park
Striking red rock formations and the deep carving of the Colorado River through the Utah desert.
Kennecott Copper Mine
One of the largest man-made excavations in the world, visible as a massive tiered pit during the SLC approach.
The left side is premier for desert lovers. Watch for the transition from the flat Texas plains to the high desert plateaus of New Mexico and the red rocks of Moab. On a morning flight, you will have the sun behind you for better photography of the Utah canyons.
Distance: 2,296 km (1,427 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 4 min
Departure: MSY (29.99340057373047, -90.25800323486328)
Arrival: SLC (40.78839874267578, -111.97799682617188)
Route Type: Domestic
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