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SLC → COS
Which side of the plane to sit from Salt Lake City International Airport (Salt Lake City) to City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport (Colorado Springs)?
Right Side of the Plane
While both sides offer stunning views of the Rockies, the right side provides a superior view of the high Sawatch Range and a dramatic, close-up perspective of Pikes Peak during the descent into Colorado Springs.
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Bingham Canyon Mine
One of the world's largest open-pit copper mines, visible shortly after departing Salt Lake City.
San Rafael Swell
A distant look at the giant 'reef' of sandstone layers uplifted in the southern Utah desert.
Sawatch Range
Views of Colorado's highest peaks, including Mount Elbert and Mount Harvard, situated along the Continental Divide.
Pikes Peak
A spectacular view of 'America's Mountain' towering 14,115 feet above the city as you approach the airport.
Garden of the Gods
The bright orange and red sandstone formations visible at the base of the mountains just west of downtown COS.
The right side is the clear winner for the approach. For the best experience, book an afternoon flight when the sun illuminates Pikes Peak and the Garden of the Gods from the west. Try to sit in front of the wing for an unobstructed view of the deep canyon systems in the Colorado backcountry.
Book Hotels in Colorado SpringsWasatch Range
Dramatic views of the snow-capped peaks bordering Salt Lake City immediately after takeoff.
Uinta Mountains
The unique east-west trending high mountain range visible to the north of the flight path.
Dinosaur National Monument
Rugged canyon terrain where the Green and Yampa rivers converge near the Utah-Colorado border.
Flat Tops Wilderness
Expansive high-altitude plateaus and alpine tundra in the White River National Forest.
Air Force Academy
The distinctive Cadet Chapel and sprawling campus located at the base of the Front Range.
Sit on the left side during morning flights to avoid direct sun glare. This side is ideal for seeing the vastness of the northern Colorado Rockies and the high-altitude plateaus. Keep an eye out for the unique architecture of the Air Force Academy as you enter the Colorado Springs area from the north.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 659 km (409 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 6 min
Departure: SLC (40.78839874267578, -111.97799682617188)
Arrival: COS (38.805801, -104.700996)
Route Type: Domestic
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