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PDX â SLC
Which side of the plane to sit from Portland International Airport (Portland) to Salt Lake City International Airport (Salt Lake City)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a front-row seat to Mount Hood immediately after takeoff and a more dramatic perspective of the Great Salt Lake on approach.
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Mount Hood
A stunningly close view of Oregon's highest peak just minutes after departing PDX.
Columbia River Gorge
Dramatic views of the river cutting through the Cascade mountain range.
Snake River Plain
The winding river and volcanic basalt flows of southern Idaho.
Antelope Island
A clear view of the largest island in the Great Salt Lake during the final descent.
Salt Lake City Capitol
The downtown skyline and Utah State Capitol visible during the final approach path.
Sit on the left (Window A) for the best views of Mt. Hood. Morning flights are ideal as the sun illuminates the eastern slopes of the Cascades. On clear days, you may even spot Mt. Rainier to the north shortly after takeoff.
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Central Oregon Volcanoes
Distances views of Mt. Jefferson and the Three Sisters peaks to the south.
High Desert
The stark, beautiful transition from the green Willamette Valley to the arid Oregon outback.
Steens Mountain
The massive fault-block mountain rising from the Alvord Desert in Southeast Oregon.
Bonneville Salt Flats
The brilliant white salt crust visible as the plane enters Utah airspace.
Wasatch Range
The jagged peaks south of Salt Lake City as the plane banks for landing.
The right side (Window F) is perfect for evening flights to catch the sunset over the Great Basin. Watch for the dramatic color shifts of the Great Salt Lake, which can range from green to deep blue depending on the brine levels.
Book Hotels in Salt Lake CityDistance: 1,012 km (629 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 21 min
Departure: PDX (45.58869934, -122.5979996)
Arrival: SLC (40.78839874267578, -111.97799682617188)
Route Type: Domestic
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