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SLC → GTF
Which side of the plane to sit from Salt Lake City International Airport (Salt Lake City) to Great Falls International Airport (Great Falls)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side of the aircraft offers a front-row seat to some of the most iconic landscapes in North America, including the jagged peaks of the Grand Tetons and the geothermal wonders of Yellowstone.
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Wasatch Range
Immediate views of the towering peaks bordering the Salt Lake Valley during the initial ascent.
Bear Lake
Look for the striking 'Caribbean of the Rockies' known for its intense turquoise blue waters.
Grand Teton Range
The dramatic, glacier-carved peaks of the Tetons rise sharply from the valley floor in the distance.
Yellowstone National Park
Spot the Grand Prismatic Spring and Old Faithful geothermal areas if the flight path tracks over the park's west side.
Missouri River
The winding path of the Missouri River becomes prominent as the plane approaches the Great Falls area.
Book an afternoon flight for the best lighting on the Tetons and Yellowstone. Keep your camera ready about 20-30 minutes after takeoff for the most dramatic mountain vistas. Seasonal snow cover in late spring makes the mountain ridges particularly photogenic.
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Great Salt Lake
Aerial views of Antelope Island and the stark color contrast between the lake's northern and southern arms.
Caribou-Targhee Forest
Expansive views of dense evergreen wilderness and high-altitude ridges spanning the Idaho-Montana border.
Centennial Mountains
A rare east-west trending mountain range that forms part of the Continental Divide.
Helena
Montana's capital city is often visible nestled within the scenic Prickly Pear Valley.
Morning flights are best for the left side to keep the sun behind you. This side provides an excellent view of the 'Rocky Mountain Front' transition where the high peaks abruptly meet the flat Montana plains during the descent into Great Falls.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 746 km (464 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 15 min
Departure: SLC (40.78839874267578, -111.97799682617188)
Arrival: GTF (47.48199844, -111.3710022)
Route Type: Domestic
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