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SGU β SLC
Which side of the plane to sit from St George Municipal Airport (Saint George) to Salt Lake City International Airport (Salt Lake City)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a front-row seat to Utah's most iconic geological wonders, including the red rocks of Zion and the dramatic peaks of the Wasatch Range.
Zion National Park
Incredible aerial views of the deep red Navajo Sandstone canyons and the Virgin River shortly after departure.
Cedar Breaks
A natural amphitheater carved into the side of the Markagunt Plateau with vibrant orange hues.
Tushar Mountains
High-altitude peaks that remain snow-capped well into the summer months near Beaver.
Mount Nebo
The highest peak in the Wasatch Range, marking the transition into the Salt Lake Valley region.
Utah Lake
A large freshwater lake reflecting the surrounding mountains just south of the metro area.
Wasatch Front
The impressive urban corridor of Provo, Orem, and Salt Lake City nestled against the 11,000-foot peaks.
Sit on the right for the most dramatic scenery. Morning flights provide the best lighting on the red rocks of Zion and the granite faces of the Wasatch. Watch closely in the first 10 minutes of flight for Zionβs main canyon; it appears surprisingly quickly after takeoff from SGU. Seasonal snow cover in winter makes the Wasatch peaks look particularly majestic.
Pine Valley Mountains
A massive laccolith formation rising sharply from the desert floor shortly after takeoff.
Great Basin Desert
Sweeping views of the arid, basin-and-range topography extending toward Nevada.
Sevier Lake
A large, often dry endorheic salt lake bed that creates striking white geometric patterns.
Bingham Canyon Mine
One of the largest man-made excavations on Earth, visible as a massive tiered pit in the Oquirrh Mountains.
Great Salt Lake
The shimmering expanse of the inland sea, appearing as the flight descends into the Salt Lake Valley.
Choose the left side for sunset flights to witness the Great Basin glow. This side is also superior for spotting the Kennecott Copper Mine during the final approach. Keep an eye out for the stark contrast between the desert floor and the irrigated agricultural circles near Delta.
Distance: 438 km (272 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 44 min
Departure: SGU (37.036389, -113.510306)
Arrival: SLC (40.78839874267578, -111.97799682617188)
Route Type: Domestic
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