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SLC → CLT
Which side of the plane to sit from Salt Lake City International Airport (Salt Lake City) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (Charlotte)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior view of the dramatic Wasatch Range on departure, the highest peaks of the Colorado Rockies, and a better angle for spotting the St. Louis Gateway Arch mid-flight.
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Wasatch Mountains
Stunning immediate views of the snow-capped peaks bordering Salt Lake City right after takeoff.
Park City Resorts
Bird's-eye view of the world-famous ski slopes and the Utah Olympic Park to the east of SLC.
Front Range Rockies
Dramatic views of the Colorado high country, including the towering 14,000-foot peaks north of Denver.
St. Louis Skyline
Look for the iconic silver curve of the Gateway Arch as you cross the Mississippi River.
Appalachian Ridges
The characteristic blue-hued rolling ridges of the Appalachian Mountains during the descent into North Carolina.
Missouri River
Wide, winding views of the massive river system as it meanders through the central plains.
Sit on the left (Port side) to avoid the direct southern sun glare during the morning and afternoon, which is ideal for photography. Keep your camera ready within the first 10 minutes of flight for the Wasatch Range. During the middle of the flight, look for the Mississippi River; if the flight path is slightly north, the St. Louis Arch will be visible on this side.
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Uinta National Forest
Rugged high-desert canyons and plateaus of eastern Utah and western Colorado.
Pikes Peak
A distant but clear view of one of Colorado's most famous and accessible 'fourteeners'.
Great Plains Patterns
Intricate geometric circles of center-pivot irrigation systems across Kansas and Missouri.
Lake Cumberland
The vast, sprawling blue waters of the Kentucky reservoir system during the latter half of the trip.
Uptown Charlotte
Excellent views of the Charlotte skyline when landing on Runway 18R or 18C from the north.
The right side (Starboard) is excellent for observing the high-altitude deserts of the Southwest. If you are arriving in Charlotte during the evening, the right side often catches the sunset glow over the Blue Ridge Mountains. On final approach to CLT, this side frequently provides the best view of the city's 'Uptown' skyscrapers depending on the active runway configuration.
Book Hotels in CharlotteDistance: 2,774 km (1,724 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 42 min
Departure: SLC (40.78839874267578, -111.97799682617188)
Arrival: CLT (35.2140007019043, -80.94309997558594)
Route Type: Domestic
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