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SLC → ONT
Which side of the plane to sit from Salt Lake City International Airport (Salt Lake City) to Ontario International Airport (Ontario)?
Left Side of the Plane
The Left Side is superior for this route as it offers the most direct views of the rugged Wasatch Range upon departure and a typically spectacular aerial view of the Las Vegas Strip and Lake Mead mid-flight.
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Wasatch Range
Immediate views of the snow-capped peaks flanking Salt Lake City as the plane climbs south.
Utah Lake
A large freshwater lake near Provo that provides a stunning contrast to the surrounding desert terrain.
Red Rock Country
The distant, vibrant orange and red plateaus of Southern Utah near Zion and Bryce Canyon regions.
Las Vegas Strip
A high-altitude view of the famous casino skyline, typically visible just before entering California airspace.
Lake Mead
The massive blue reservoir formed by the Hoover Dam, starkly nestled within the dark desert mountains.
Choose the Left Side (Seat A) for the best chance to see the Las Vegas lights on evening flights. For daytime flights, mid-morning offers the best lighting for the Wasatch Mountains without the glare of the southern sun. Keep an eye out about 45 minutes into the flight for the Las Vegas valley.
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Great Salt Lake
Visible during the initial climb, showing the unique brine colors and the white salt crusts of the shoreline.
Kennecott Copper Mine
One of the world's largest open-pit mines, appearing as a massive, tiered crater in the Oquirrh Mountains.
Sevier Lake
A large, usually dry endorheic lake in the Great Basin that creates unique geometric patterns on the desert floor.
Mojave National Preserve
Expansive views of the high desert, featuring cinder cones and vast Joshua tree forests as you cross into California.
San Bernardino Mountains
The final descent provides a close look at the rugged peaks separating the desert from the Inland Empire.
The Right Side (Seat F) is excellent for morning flights to avoid direct sun glare. It offers a better view of the Bingham Canyon Mine shortly after takeoff. During the descent into ONT, the Right Side often provides a clear view of the San Gabriel Mountains and the Cajon Pass.
Book Hotels in OntarioDistance: 898 km (558 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 30 min
Departure: SLC (40.78839874267578, -111.97799682617188)
Arrival: ONT (34.05599975585937, -117.60099792480467)
Route Type: Domestic
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