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SLC → MSY
Which side of the plane to sit from Salt Lake City International Airport (Salt Lake City) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (New Orleans)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior view of the dramatic red rock formations of southern Utah shortly after takeoff and the intricate winding of the Mississippi River during the descent into New Orleans.
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Wasatch Range
Immediate views of the steep, snow-capped peaks flanking the Salt Lake Valley upon takeoff.
San Rafael Swell
A giant 'reef' of colorful, uplifted sandstone and deep canyons in central Utah.
Canyonlands
Distant but striking views of the red rock mesas and spires of southern Utah's desert.
Mississippi River Meanders
Observe the incredible loops and oxbow lakes created by the river's winding path through Louisiana.
Port of New Orleans
View the massive industrial scale of the river's shipping lanes and refineries just before landing.
The right side is prime for viewing Utah's red rock scenery. On the descent into MSY, watch for the massive oxbow loops of the Mississippi River. Afternoon flights offer the best golden-hour lighting for the desert landscapes, but be prepared for high sun intensity.
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Uinta Mountains
Visible shortly after departure, these are the highest peaks in Utah and run east-west.
Dinosaur National Monument
View the rugged canyons and tilted rock layers along the Utah-Colorado border.
High Plains
The vast agricultural patchwork of Kansas and Oklahoma provides a rhythmic geometric landscape.
Lake Pontchartrain
A massive brackish estuary that signals your final approach into the New Orleans area.
Lake Pontchartrain Causeway
The world's longest continuous bridge over water is clearly visible on the left during descent.
Sit on the left for the best views of the Uinta Mountains early in the flight and the iconic Lake Pontchartrain Causeway when approaching MSY. For morning flights, this side will be in the shade, reducing window glare for photography of the mountains.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 2,296 km (1,427 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 4 min
Departure: SLC (40.78839874267578, -111.97799682617188)
Arrival: MSY (29.99340057373047, -90.25800323486328)
Route Type: Domestic
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