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SLC → CPR
Which side of the plane to sit from Salt Lake City International Airport (Salt Lake City) to Casper-Natrona County International Airport (Casper)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side of the aircraft offers a more intimate perspective of the dramatic Wasatch Front and the towering Uinta Mountains, followed by the striking geological transitions of the high desert.
Wasatch Front Peaks
Incredible close-up views of Mount Olympus and the Twin Peaks as you climb out of the Salt Lake Valley.
Uinta Mountains
View the massive east-west alpine range including King's Peak, the highest point in the state of Utah.
Red Desert
Fly over the unique and desolate beauty of Wyoming's Red Desert, home to shifting sand dunes and badlands.
Casper Mountain
As the plane enters the landing pattern for CPR, look for the prominent ridge that marks the southern border of the city.
Sit on the right for the best photographic opportunities of the Uinta Mountains. This side is especially stunning during late afternoon flights when the 'golden hour' light accentuates the deep shadows and textures of the mountain ridges and desert canyons.
Great Salt Lake
Catch views of the turquoise waters and the Antelope Island causeway immediately after takeoff from SLC.
Northern Wasatch Range
Watch the jagged peaks of the northern Wasatch Mountains roll by as the flight gains altitude.
Wind River Range
On clear days, look north to see the distant, snow-capped skyline of the Wind River Mountains in Wyoming.
High Desert Plateaus
Observe the intricate drainage patterns and colorful soil of the arid Wyoming Basin during the mid-flight cruise.
The left side is preferable during morning flights to avoid the harsh glare of the sun reflecting off the desert landscape. Keep an eye out for the distinct color differences between the north and south arms of the Great Salt Lake near the start of the trip.
Distance: 514 km (319 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 51 min
Departure: SLC (40.78839874267578, -111.97799682617188)
Arrival: CPR (42.908001, -106.463997)
Route Type: Domestic
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