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SLC → COD
Which side of the plane to sit from Salt Lake City International Airport (Salt Lake City) to Yellowstone Regional Airport (Cody)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides an unparalleled view of the Teton Range, Bear Lake, and the vast wilderness of the Yellowstone ecosystem.
Great Salt Lake
Aerial view of the northern shores and the distinctive color shifts of the salt-rich waters shortly after takeoff.
Bear Lake
Known as the 'Caribbean of the Rockies,' the striking turquoise blue water is clearly visible on the Utah-Idaho border.
Grand Teton Range
The crown jewel of the route, featuring the jagged, iconic granite spires of the Grand Teton rising sharply from the valley floor.
Jackson Lake
The massive alpine lake located at the base of the Teton Range, offering a perfect reflection of the peaks on calm days.
Southern Yellowstone
Fly over the dense forests and geothermal terrain of the world's first national park before beginning the descent into Cody.
Book a morning flight to have the sun behind you, illuminating the Teton Range perfectly. Keep your camera ready roughly 30 to 45 minutes after departure from Salt Lake City. In winter, the snow-covered peaks provide much higher contrast for photography.
Wasatch Range
Direct views of the high peaks bordering the Salt Lake Valley, including the ski corridors of Park City and Deer Valley.
Wind River Range
A look at Wyoming's most rugged and remote mountain range, home to some of the largest glaciers in the American Rockies.
Gannett Peak
The highest point in Wyoming, visible as a prominent summit within the vast wilderness of the Wind River Range.
Bighorn Basin
As you descend into Cody, watch the transition from high mountains to the colorful, arid badlands of the basin.
Heart Mountain
A unique geological feature near Cody where older limestone sits on top of younger rock, creating a striking standalone peak.
The right side is excellent for afternoon flights as the setting sun highlights the dramatic shadows of the Wind River Range. Watch for the stark transition between the alpine heights and the desert floor of the Bighorn Basin during the final approach into Cody.
Distance: 480 km (298 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 48 min
Departure: SLC (40.78839874267578, -111.97799682617188)
Arrival: COD (44.520198822, -109.024002075)
Route Type: Domestic
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