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SLC → BOS
Which side of the plane to sit from Salt Lake City International Airport (Salt Lake City) to General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport (Boston)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers superior views of the Great Salt Lake upon departure, more frequent sightings of the Great Lakes system, the glacial Finger Lakes in New York, and a higher probability of seeing the Boston skyline on the approach to Logan Airport.
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Great Salt Lake
Aerial perspective of the vast salt flats and the distinct color variations of the Great Salt Lake immediately after takeoff.
Uinta Mountains
The high peaks of the only major east-west mountain range in the lower 48 states.
Great Lakes
Potential views of Lake Michigan's southern tip and a clear look at Lake Erie as you traverse the Midwest.
Finger Lakes
The iconic, long, slender glacial lakes of Upstate New York, particularly Seneca and Cayuga.
Boston Skyline
During standard arrivals from the west, the left side typically faces the downtown skyscrapers and the Charles River.
On an afternoon flight, the left side (north-facing) is ideal to avoid the direct glare of the sun. Request a seat forward of the wing to ensure the engine doesn't block the view of the Finger Lakes. During the final 15 minutes of the flight, stay alert for the transition from the green mountains of New England to the dense urban core of Boston.
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Dramatic views of the snow-capped peaks bordering the Salt Lake Valley to the east.
Great Plains Patterns
The mesmerizing geometric 'patchwork quilt' of circular irrigation fields across Nebraska and Iowa.
Mississippi River
Crossing the widest point of the American heartland's primary waterway.
Appalachian Ridges
The rolling, forested ridges of Pennsylvania and the Hudson River Valley further east.
Boston Harbor
Excellent views of the harbor islands and the Atlantic coastline if the plane loops around for a sea-side approach.
Choose the right side for morning departures to see the Wasatch Mountains illuminated by the sunrise. While the left is better for the skyline, the right side is often better for seeing the Massachusetts coastline and Cape Cod in the distance if the flight path takes a more southerly route into BOS. Keep your window shade down during the mid-flight cruise to avoid heat from the southern sun exposure.
Book Hotels in BostonDistance: 3,380 km (2,100 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 59 min
Departure: SLC (40.78839874267578, -111.97799682617188)
Arrival: BOS (42.36429977, -71.00520325)
Route Type: Domestic
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