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SLC → EKO
Which side of the plane to sit from Salt Lake City International Airport (Salt Lake City) to Elko Regional Airport (Elko)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side provides the most iconic views of the Great Salt Lake's turquoise waters and the stark, brilliant white expanse of the Bonneville Salt Flats.
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Great Salt Lake
Expansive views of the southern and central portions of the lake, including the railroad causeway.
Antelope Island
The largest island in the lake, featuring unique desert topography and shorelines.
Bonneville Salt Flats
The legendary white salt crust, appearing like a frozen lake in the middle of the desert.
Pilot Peak
A prominent 10,716-foot mountain that served as a critical guidepost for California-bound pioneers.
Lucin Cutoff
The historic railroad trestle and rock-fill causeway that bisects the Great Salt Lake.
The right side is the definitive choice for the Salt Flats. To avoid the harsh glare reflecting off the white salt, morning flights are highly recommended. Look for the color difference in the water on either side of the railroad causeway.
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Bingham Canyon Mine
One of the largest man-made excavations on Earth, visible shortly after takeoff south of the city.
Stansbury Mountains
A rugged mountain range that provides a sharp vertical contrast to the surrounding desert basins.
Skull Valley
A wide, arid valley located between the Stansbury and Cedar mountain ranges.
Ruby Mountains
Known as the Alps of Nevada, these glaciated peaks are visible to the south during the descent into Elko.
Choose the left side for industrial wonders like the copper mine. Morning flights are ideal for this side to catch the sun illuminating the eastern faces of the Ruby Mountains as you arrive in Nevada.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 321 km (199 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 32 min
Departure: SLC (40.78839874267578, -111.97799682617188)
Arrival: EKO (40.82490158081055, -115.79199981689452)
Route Type: Domestic
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