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SLC → EUG
Which side of the plane to sit from Salt Lake City International Airport (Salt Lake City) to Mahlon Sweet Field (Eugene)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior vantage point for the northern Great Salt Lake and the most iconic peaks of the Oregon Cascades, including the Three Sisters and Mount Jefferson.
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Great Salt Lake North Arm
View of the pink-hued waters of the north arm, caused by salt-loving microorganisms.
Black Rock Desert
The vast, flat playa in northwestern Nevada, known as the home of the Burning Man festival.
Summer Lake and Winter Rim
A dramatic landscape where a high alkaline lake sits at the base of a massive 2,000-foot precipice.
The Three Sisters
A spectacular group of three closely spaced volcanic peaks (North, Middle, and South Sister).
Mount Jefferson & Mount Hood
On clear days, these towering snow-capped peaks are visible further north along the Cascade spine.
Willamette Valley Agriculture
The patchwork of farms, orchards, and vineyards surrounding the Eugene area during final descent.
The right side is ideal for morning flights to avoid sun glare. The approach into Eugene often follows a path that puts the Three Sisters directly in view; try to sit forward of the wing for the clearest perspective. In winter, the contrast between the white Cascade peaks and the dark green forests is particularly stunning.
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Great Salt Lake & Antelope Island
Aerial view of the largest saltwater lake in the Western Hemisphere and its rugged mountainous islands.
Bonneville Salt Flats
The stark, blindingly white expanse of the salt crust famous for land speed records.
Steens Mountain
A massive basalt fault-block mountain rising sharply out of the Alvord Desert.
Diamond Peak
A prominent shield volcano that stands out as the aircraft begins its descent into the Willamette Valley.
Willamette National Forest
A sea of deep green Douglas firs and rugged ridgelines as you approach Eugene.
Sit on this side for the best views of the Bonneville Salt Flats early in the flight. On late afternoon flights, the left side will experience direct sunlight and glare, making photography difficult. Watch for the potential distant silhouette of Mount Shasta far to the south if visibility is high.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 992 km (616 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 39 min
Departure: SLC (40.78839874267578, -111.97799682617188)
Arrival: EUG (44.12459945678711, -123.21199798583984)
Route Type: Domestic
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