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SLC → MEM
Which side of the plane to sit from Salt Lake City International Airport (Salt Lake City) to Memphis International Airport (Memphis)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side provides the most dramatic scenery, featuring the rugged transition from the Great Basin into the Rockies, the lush Ozark Mountains, and a front-row seat to the Mississippi River and Memphis skyline upon arrival.
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Utah Lake
A stunning expanse of blue water visible to the south shortly after departing SLC.
San Juan Mountains
Rugged, snow-capped peaks in southern Colorado visible during the first hour of flight.
Ozark Mountains
Beautiful rolling green hills and dense forests across Arkansas as you approach the Tennessee border.
Mississippi River
The massive river crossing that signals your arrival into Memphis, often reflecting the sun.
Memphis Pyramid
The iconic glass pyramid and downtown skyscrapers visible during the final descent onto runway 18 or 36.
The right side is ideal for afternoon flights as the sun will be on the opposite side of the aircraft. It provides the best perspective of the Mississippi River bridge and the downtown skyline when landing from the north. Look for the river's distinct oxbow lakes just west of the city.
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Wasatch Mountains
Towering peaks and deep canyons immediately east of Salt Lake City visible during the initial ascent.
High Plains Wind Farms
Clusters of wind turbines visible across the flat, expansive horizons of Kansas.
Missouri River
Glimpses of the winding waterway near the Kansas-Missouri border during mid-flight cruise.
Midtown Memphis
Aerial views of the medical district and historic residential areas during the final approach.
Choose the left side for morning departures to keep the sun behind you. This side offers excellent views of the rugged northern Colorado Rockies if the flight path tracks slightly north. Sit ahead of the wing to ensure an unobstructed view of the mountain ranges.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 2,027 km (1,260 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 42 min
Departure: SLC (40.78839874267578, -111.97799682617188)
Arrival: MEM (35.04240036010742, -89.97669982910156)
Route Type: Domestic
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