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SLC → ATL
Which side of the plane to sit from Salt Lake City International Airport (Salt Lake City) to Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (Atlanta)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers superior views of the rugged High Uintas and the snow-capped peaks of Northern Colorado while providing a shaded perspective away from the southern sun.
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Wasatch Mountains
Immediate views of the jagged peaks rising directly east of Salt Lake City upon departure.
High Uintas Wilderness
Glaciated peaks and high-altitude alpine lakes in the highest mountain range in Utah.
Front Range Rockies
Panoramic views of the Continental Divide and Rocky Mountain National Park near Denver.
Missouri River
The winding loops of the Missouri River as it carves through the agricultural heartland.
St. Louis Gateway Arch
Possible views of the iconic silver arch and downtown St. Louis depending on the specific flight corridor.
Lake Lanier
A massive reservoir in northern Georgia that signals the final descent into the Atlanta area.
Sit on the left (North) side to avoid the harsh glare of the southern sun during this eastbound journey. This side is ideal for morning flights as the light illuminates the Rockies perfectly. During winter, look for the deep snowpack in the Uintas and Northern Colorado. If landing towards the west at ATL, the left side often offers a distant view of the Atlanta skyline.
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San Rafael Swell
A giant 'wrinkle' in the earth's crust featuring colorful sandstone canyons and plateaus.
Colorado Ski Country
Views of world-class ski resorts like Aspen and Snowmass tucked into the high peaks.
Ozark Mountains
The dense, rolling forests and deep green valleys of southern Missouri and northern Arkansas.
Mississippi River
The massive expanse of the 'Mighty Mississippi' as it flows toward the Gulf of Mexico.
Stone Mountain
The enormous quartz monzonite dome located just east of Atlanta, often visible during the final approach.
While the right side gets direct sunlight, it offers the best views of the famous Colorado ski resorts and the unique geology of the Utah badlands. Keep your window shade partially closed to manage heat, but open it as you cross the Mississippi River for a sense of the continent's scale. On the approach to ATL, this is the side to see the massive Stone Mountain monolith.
Book Hotels in AtlantaDistance: 2,554 km (1,587 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 24 min
Departure: SLC (40.78839874267578, -111.97799682617188)
Arrival: ATL (33.6367, -84.428101)
Route Type: Domestic
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