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SLC → IAH
Which side of the plane to sit from Salt Lake City International Airport (Salt Lake City) to George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (Houston)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a front-row seat to the dramatic transition from the high Wasatch peaks to the snow-capped Colorado Rockies and the sprawling plains of North Texas.
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Wasatch Range
Immediate views of the rugged, snow-capped peaks bordering the Salt Lake Valley right after takeoff.
Uinta Mountains
A rare east-west trending mountain range visible as the plane tracks southeast toward Colorado.
Central Rockies
Aerial perspectives of the high-altitude Colorado wilderness and alpine tundra regions.
Pikes Peak
The iconic 14,115-foot summit often visible as the flight path skirts the edge of the Front Range.
DFW Metroplex
Distant views of the sprawling Dallas-Fort Worth urban area during the transit across North Texas.
For the most dramatic scenery, book a morning flight to have the sun behind you, perfectly illuminating the mountains. This side is superior for geological diversity, transitioning from 14,000-foot peaks to the flat Texas plains. Be sure to look out the window roughly 30 minutes into the flight for the best mountain vistas.
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Great Salt Lake
The shimmering expanse of the largest saltwater lake in the Western Hemisphere visible during departure.
Bingham Canyon Mine
One of the world's largest open-pit mines, appearing as a massive spiral crater in the Oquirrh Mountains.
Southern Utah Plateaus
Distant views of the vibrant red rock formations and deep canyons of the Colorado Plateau.
Sangre de Cristo Mountains
The long, narrow ridge of mountains marking the southern edge of the Rockies in New Mexico.
Houston Skyline
During the standard approach from the north, this side often offers a clear view of the downtown skyscrapers.
Choose the right side for late afternoon or evening flights to catch spectacular sunsets over the Texas Panhandle. Watch closely during the first 10 minutes of flight to spot the massive copper mine. Upon arrival, the right side usually provides a better view of the Houston ship channel and downtown during the final turn into IAH.
Book Hotels in HoustonDistance: 1,922 km (1,194 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 34 min
Departure: SLC (40.78839874267578, -111.97799682617188)
Arrival: IAH (29.98439979553223, -95.34140014648438)
Route Type: Domestic
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