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PIHSLC

Our Recommendation
8.7

Left Side of the Plane

The left side of the aircraft offers a front-row seat to the dramatic Wasatch Front, featuring jagged mountain peaks and deep glacial canyons that run parallel to the flight path for nearly the entire journey.

Left Side Highlights
8.7
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Wasatch Mountain Range

Continuous views of the rugged peaks including Ben Lomond and Mount Ogden as the plane tracks south.

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Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge

Vast marshlands and wetlands where the Bear River empties into the Great Salt Lake, visible near Brigham City.

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The Wasatch Front Cities

A bird's-eye view of the urban corridor including Logan, Ogden, and Layton tucked against the mountain base.

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Snowbasin Resort

High-altitude views of the ski runs and Olympic downhill courses on the eastern slopes of the mountains.

Book a window seat on the left for morning flights to see the sun illuminate the western faces of the mountains. In winter, the snow-covered peaks provide exceptional contrast and photographic opportunities during the low-altitude descent into SLC.

Right Side Highlights
7.4
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Great Salt Lake

Expansive views of the largest saltwater lake in the Western Hemisphere, showcasing unique mineral colors.

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Antelope Island

The lake's largest island, known for its free-roaming bison and distinctive topography rising out of the water.

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Promontory Point

The historic location where the Transcontinental Railroad was completed, visible at the lake's northern edge.

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Bonneville Salt Flats

On clear days, the shimmering white expanse of the salt flats is visible to the far west across the lake basin.

Choose the right side for sunset flights to catch the reflection of the sky on the Great Salt Lake's surface. Watch for the 'Pink Water' of the North Arm, separated by the Lucin Cutoff railroad causeway, which creates a distinct color boundary.

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Route Information

Distance: 241 km (150 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 24 min

Departure: PIH (42.9098014831543, -112.59600067138672)

Arrival: SLC (40.78839874267578, -111.97799682617188)

Route Type: Domestic

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