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Our Recommendation
8.5

Left Side of the Plane

The left side provides a superior view of the Great Salt Lake and the High Uintas, while also benefiting from better lighting conditions away from the direct sun.

Left Side Highlights
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Great Salt Lake

Striking views of the lake's color variations and Antelope Island shortly after takeoff.

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High Uintas Wilderness

Rugged, high-altitude peaks and alpine lakes in Northeastern Utah.

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Flaming Gorge

Deep red canyons and the winding Green River reservoir along the Utah-Wyoming border.

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Wind River Range

Jagged granite summits of the Continental Divide visible to the north in Wyoming.

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Nebraska Sandhills

The unique, rolling grass-covered sand dunes of the Great Plains.

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Mississippi River

The expansive river crossing marking the final leg into the Midwest.

Choose the left side for morning departures to avoid direct sunlight. The transition from the stark Rockies to the lush Midwest is most dramatic on this side. Watch for the Mississippi River crossing approximately 40 minutes before landing.

Right Side Highlights
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Wasatch Front

Immediate views of the steep mountains flanking Salt Lake City during the climb.

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Red Desert

The vast and colorful high-elevation desert basins of Southern Wyoming.

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Platte River

The braided river system that served as a guide for historic pioneer trails.

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Des Moines

Aerial perspective of Iowa's capital city and its surrounding agricultural patterns.

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Driftless Area

The scenic, deeply carved river valleys of Southwestern Wisconsin.

The right side is excellent for seeing the Salt Lake valley and the Wasatch Range immediately after takeoff, but sun glare can be intense on afternoon flights. Keep an eye out for the distinct circular irrigation patterns over Nebraska and Iowa.

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Route Information

Distance: 1,884 km (1,171 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 31 min

Departure: SLC (40.78839874267578, -111.97799682617188)

Arrival: MSN (43.13990020751953, -89.3375015258789)

Route Type: Domestic

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