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SLC → ABQ
Which side of the plane to sit from Salt Lake City International Airport (Salt Lake City) to Albuquerque International Sunport (Albuquerque)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides a front-row seat to the continuous chain of the Rocky Mountains, culminating in a spectacular close-up of the Sandia Mountains during the descent into Albuquerque.
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Wasatch Range
Immediate views of the rugged peaks bordering the Salt Lake Valley to the east.
San Rafael Swell
A massive geologic uplift featuring jagged rock 'reefs' and deep canyons.
Canyonlands National Park
Distinguished views of the Colorado River carving through the red rock desert in the distance.
San Juan Mountains
The high, snow-capped peaks of southwestern Colorado visible as you head south.
Sandia Mountains
The dramatic 10,000-foot granite crest that looms directly over the Albuquerque airport.
Choose the left side for morning flights to see the sun illuminate the mountain faces. During the descent, the plane often flies parallel to the Sandia Crest, offering a stunning perspective of the sheer rock walls just before landing.
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Utah Lake
The large freshwater lake located directly south of Salt Lake City in the Utah Valley.
Capitol Reef
The colorful cliffs and hidden arches of the Waterpocket Fold geological feature.
Lake Powell
The intricate, winding blue waters of the Colorado River snaking through Glen Canyon.
Monument Valley
Iconic red sandstone buttes visible on the horizon near the Utah-Arizona border.
Shiprock
A massive, 1,583-foot volcanic monadnock rising sharply from the New Mexico desert floor.
The right side is superior for afternoon flights when the sun lights up the red rock formations of southern Utah. Look for Shiprock about 30 minutes before arrival; it is one of the most distinct landmarks in the Southwest.
Book Hotels in AlbuquerqueDistance: 794 km (493 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 19 min
Departure: SLC (40.78839874267578, -111.97799682617188)
Arrival: ABQ (35.040199, -106.609001)
Route Type: Domestic
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