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SLC → IND
Which side of the plane to sit from Salt Lake City International Airport (Salt Lake City) to Indianapolis International Airport (Indianapolis)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers unparalleled views of the highest Rocky Mountain peaks in Colorado and is generally better positioned for the St. Louis skyline and the Missouri River.
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Wasatch Range
Dramatic, close-up views of the rugged peaks bordering Salt Lake City shortly after takeoff.
Colorado Front Range
Spectacular vistas of the highest snow-capped peaks in the Rockies, including Longs Peak.
Denver Metro
Glimpse the sprawling Mile High City and the transition from mountains to the Great Plains.
Midwestern Patchwork
An intricate geometric mosaic of colorful agricultural fields across Kansas and Missouri.
St. Louis Gateway Arch
Depending on the specific airway, look for the iconic Arch and the city's downtown skyline.
The first 45 minutes are the most scenic as you traverse the Rockies; keep your camera ready for the high peaks of Colorado. In winter, the snow-covered mountains are particularly striking under the midday sun.
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Great Salt Lake
Unique aerial perspective of the salt flats and distinct water colors during the initial climb.
Uinta Mountains
View the only major east-west mountain range in the lower 48 states located in Northeast Utah.
Platte River Valley
Watch the sinuous curves of the Platte River as it winds through the Nebraska plains.
Mississippi River
A massive crossing of the 'Mighty Mississippi' near the border of Missouri and Illinois.
Indianapolis Approach
Sweeping views of the northern Indianapolis suburbs and Eagle Creek Reservoir during descent.
Sit on the left for morning flights to avoid direct sunlight and glare. This side provides the best view of the Great Salt Lake immediately after departure if the plane turns north or east.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 2,175 km (1,351 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 54 min
Departure: SLC (40.78839874267578, -111.97799682617188)
Arrival: IND (39.7173, -86.294403)
Route Type: Domestic
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