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SLC → OMA
Which side of the plane to sit from Salt Lake City International Airport (Salt Lake City) to Eppley Airfield (Omaha)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers superior views of the dramatic Wasatch and Uinta peaks upon departure and maintains excellent views of the Platte River valley and the Lincoln skyline into Nebraska.
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Park City Resorts
Bird's-eye views of the world-class ski runs and alpine bowls of Deer Valley and Park City.
Uinta Mountains
Views of the highest peaks in Utah, part of the unique east-west oriented mountain range.
Flaming Gorge
Distant glimpses of the vibrant red rock canyons and the deep blue reservoir on the Wyoming-Utah border.
Lincoln Capitol
The distinct 400-foot 'Sower' tower of the Nebraska State Capitol building is visible during descent.
Platte River Valley
The wide, braided river valley that serves as a vital corridor for migratory birds and historic travel.
Choose a window seat on the right for spectacular sunset views over the Great Salt Lake and mountains on evening departures. The initial climb out of SLC is specifically dramatic for viewing the ski resorts. During the final 20 minutes of flight, keep an eye out for the expansive wind farms across central Nebraska.
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Wasatch Mountains
Sharp, snow-capped peaks immediately north of Salt Lake City during takeoff.
Great Divide Basin
A massive endorheic basin in the high desert of Wyoming where water never reaches the ocean.
Casper Ridge
Rugged mountain terrain and geological folds near the central Wyoming corridor.
Nebraska Sandhills
A unique landscape of grass-stabilized sand dunes extending across the northern horizon.
North Platte River
Long stretches of the winding river system that defined the historic Oregon Trail.
Sit in front of the wing to avoid engine glare while viewing the delicate textures of the Sandhills. Early morning flights provide the best side-lighting for the Wyoming basins, highlighting the varied topography. Watch for the sharp contrast between the arid desert and the green circles of irrigated Nebraska farmland.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 1,348 km (838 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 48 min
Departure: SLC (40.78839874267578, -111.97799682617188)
Arrival: OMA (41.3032, -95.894096)
Route Type: Domestic
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