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ONT → SLC
Which side of the plane to sit from Ontario International Airport (Ontario) to Salt Lake City International Airport (Salt Lake City)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side provides a superior viewing experience, featuring iconic landmarks like the Hoover Dam and the dramatic vertical relief of the Wasatch Range during the descent into Salt Lake City.
San Bernardino Mountains
Views of Mount San Gorgonio, the highest peak in Southern California, shortly after takeoff.
Lake Mead & Hoover Dam
The massive reservoir and the historic dam are frequently visible as the flight crosses into Nevada/Arizona.
Zion National Park Region
Distinguished red rock formations and deep canyons characteristic of the Southern Utah wilderness.
Wasatch Range
Jagged, snow-capped mountains that provide a stunning backdrop as the plane enters the Salt Lake Valley.
Book a morning flight to have the sun behind you, perfectly illuminating the red rocks of Utah and the Wasatch peaks. The Hoover Dam appears approximately 35 to 45 minutes after departure; keep a close watch on the horizon to spot the blue waters of Lake Mead.
San Gabriel Mountains
Sharp, rugged peaks rising immediately north of the Ontario basin during the initial ascent.
Las Vegas Strip
A birds-eye view of the world-famous resort corridor and the surrounding Mojave Desert landscape.
Great Salt Lake
The vast, shimmering expanse of the lake, often showing distinct color variations due to salinity levels.
For night flights, the left side is essential for seeing the brilliant lights of the Las Vegas Strip. Sit forward of the wing to ensure an unobstructed view of the Great Salt Lake during the final approach patterns into SLC.
Distance: 898 km (558 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 30 min
Departure: ONT (34.05599975585937, -117.60099792480467)
Arrival: SLC (40.78839874267578, -111.97799682617188)
Route Type: Domestic
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