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RDU → SLC
Which side of the plane to sit from Raleigh Durham International Airport (Raleigh-durham) to Salt Lake City International Airport (Salt Lake City)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side of the aircraft offers a more dramatic view of the transition from the Great Plains into the southern Colorado Rockies and the stunning red rock formations of eastern Utah during the descent.
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Appalachian Mountains
Early in the flight, view the rolling ridges of the Blue Ridge Mountains and the Great Smoky Mountains to the southwest.
Mississippi River
Cross the mighty Mississippi near the border of Tennessee and Missouri, seeing the vast river basin and agricultural grids.
Ozark National Forest
Fly over the dense forests and winding river valleys of the Ozark Plateau in Missouri and Arkansas.
Colorado Front Range
A highlight of the trip, featuring Pikes Peak and the sudden rise of the Rockies from the flat plains of eastern Colorado.
Canyonlands Transition
As you enter Utah, witness the dramatic shift to desert landscapes, deep canyons, and vibrant red rock formations.
For the best visibility of the Rockies' transition, choose a window seat behind the wing to avoid engine glare. On afternoon flights, the sun will be behind you, providing excellent lighting for photos of the Utah desert. Keep an eye out for Pikes Peak roughly 2.5 hours into the flight.
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St. Louis Horizon
Look north to potentially spot the Gateway Arch and the confluence of the Missouri and Mississippi Rivers.
Great Plains Grids
Observe the fascinating geometric patterns of center-pivot irrigation circles across Kansas and Nebraska.
Rocky Mountain National Park
Aerial views of the high-altitude peaks and alpine tundra located north of the flight path in Colorado.
Uintah Basin
View the rugged, desolate beauty of northeastern Utah, home to Dinosaur National Monument.
The Great Salt Lake
During the final approach into SLC, enjoy a panoramic view of the vast, shimmering salt lake and Antelope Island.
The right side is exceptional for the arrival phase; if the flight lands toward the south, you will have a front-row seat to the Great Salt Lake. This side also stays cooler on afternoon flights as it faces north, away from the direct sun.
Book Hotels in Salt Lake CityDistance: 2,928 km (1,819 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 54 min
Departure: RDU (35.877601623535156, -78.7874984741211)
Arrival: SLC (40.78839874267578, -111.97799682617188)
Route Type: Domestic
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