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SLC → BTM
Which side of the plane to sit from Salt Lake City International Airport (Salt Lake City) to Bert Mooney Airport (Butte)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior vantage point for the dramatic Wasatch Range and the iconic statue overlooking Butte during the final approach.
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Wasatch Mountains
Close-up views of the northern Utah peaks including the Wellsville and Bear River ranges.
Centennial Mountains
The dramatic mountain range that defines the border between Idaho and Montana along the Continental Divide.
Our Lady of the Rockies
A 90-foot statue sitting atop the Continental Divide, clearly visible during the approach to Butte.
Cache Valley
The picturesque valley floor surrounding Logan, Utah, framed by towering mountain ridges.
Sit on the right for the best mountain views. Look out the window approximately 10 minutes before landing to spot the white statue of Our Lady of the Rockies on the ridge east of the airport.
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Great Salt Lake
Aerial view of the northern mineral-rich waters and salt flats immediately after departure.
Snake River Plain
Vast volcanic landscapes and unique agricultural patterns across southern Idaho.
Beaverhead National Forest
Dense alpine forests and the rolling peaks of the Pioneer Mountains in Montana.
Highland Mountains
Rugged terrain and deep valleys visible as the plane descends into the Butte basin.
Choose this side on afternoon flights to keep the sun behind you. It is excellent for viewing the stark contrast between the desert lakebeds of Utah and the green forests of Montana.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 576 km (358 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 58 min
Departure: SLC (40.78839874267578, -111.97799682617188)
Arrival: BTM (45.95479965209961, -112.49700164794922)
Route Type: Domestic
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