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SLC → MHT
Which side of the plane to sit from Salt Lake City International Airport (Salt Lake City) to Manchester-Boston Regional Airport (Manchester NH)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides unmatched views of the Great Lakes and the dense wilderness of the Adirondacks and Green Mountains during the eastern leg of the journey.
Great Salt Lake
Witness the stark contrast of the turquoise and pink waters immediately after departure from SLC.
Northern Rockies
Glimpse the rugged peaks of Wyoming and South Dakota, including the high ridges of the Black Hills.
Great Lakes Shoreline
Spectacular views of Lake Michigan's coast and Lake Erie while traversing the Midwest.
Adirondack Park
Overlook the vast wilderness and deep green forests of Northern New York's primary mountain range.
Green Mountains
Pass over the rolling ridgelines of Vermont just before starting the final descent into Manchester.
Choose the left side for afternoon flights to keep the sun behind you and avoid glare. This side offers the best chance to see the Great Lakes and the sharp transition into the New England mountain ranges. In autumn, this side is spectacular for viewing peak fall foliage over Vermont.
Wasatch Range
Dramatic views of the granite peaks surrounding the Salt Lake Valley upon departure.
Nebraska Sandhills
Witness the unique, rolling grass-stabilized dunes across the central plains.
Chicago Skyline
On many flight paths, catch the towering skyscrapers and Navy Pier along the Lake Michigan shoreline.
Finger Lakes
Spot the distinctive long, narrow glacial lakes of central New York resembling fingers.
Monadnock Region
View the isolated peaks and dense hardwood forests of Southern New Hampshire during the final approach.
The right side is ideal for morning flights to see the sun rising over the plains. Keep an eye out for the Finger Lakes in New York, which appear as distinct blue ribbons against the landscape. During descent, look for the unique isolated peak of Mount Monadnock, a iconic New Hampshire landmark.
Distance: 3,333 km (2,071 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 55 min
Departure: SLC (40.78839874267578, -111.97799682617188)
Arrival: MHT (42.932598, -71.435699)
Route Type: Domestic
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