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SLC → BWI
Which side of the plane to sit from Salt Lake City International Airport (Salt Lake City) to Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (Baltimore)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side provides a more iconic set of landmarks, including the high peaks of the Uinta Mountains and a high probability of seeing the Washington D.C. skyline on approach into Baltimore.
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Uinta Mountains
Glaciated peaks and high-altitude wilderness of eastern Utah's tallest range.
Gateway Arch
The silver gleam of the St. Louis Arch during the mid-flight crossing of the Missouri/Mississippi junction.
Ohio River Valley
The serpentine path of the Ohio River as it winds through the lush Midwest.
D.C. Landmarks
Clear views of the Potomac River and the National Mall on the final descent phase.
Chesapeake Bay
The expansive blue waters of the East Coast's largest estuary just before touchdown.
The right side is prime for the descent into BWI. Most standard flight paths pass just north of Washington D.C., offering a panoramic view of the monuments and the Capitol. For afternoon travelers, be prepared for some sun glare on this side.
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Great Salt Lake
Aerial view of the northern salt flats and distinct water colors immediately after departure.
Wasatch Range
Stark, snow-capped peaks stretching north along the Utah-Idaho border.
Nebraska Sandhills
The vast, undulating grass-stabilized dunes of the Great Plains region.
Mississippi River
A grand view of the 'Mighty Mississippi' crossing the heartland near Iowa.
Appalachian Ridges
Dense, wave-like forested ridges visible across the Pennsylvania landscape.
Choose the left side for morning flights to keep the sun behind you and avoid glare. This side offers the best vantage point for the Great Salt Lake's northern expanses immediately after departure if the wind is blowing from the south.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 2,993 km (1,860 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 59 min
Departure: SLC (40.78839874267578, -111.97799682617188)
Arrival: BWI (39.1754, -76.668297)
Route Type: Domestic
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