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SLC → PSC
Which side of the plane to sit from Salt Lake City International Airport (Salt Lake City) to Tri Cities Airport (Pasco)?
Right Side of the Plane
The Right Side provides an immediate, stunning view of the Wasatch Range upon departure and a closer look at the majestic Wallowa Mountains and the Snake River's winding path toward the end of the flight.
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Wasatch Range
Towering snow-capped peaks rising directly east of the Salt Lake Valley, visible during the initial climb.
Bear Lake
A glimpse of the 'Caribbean of the Rockies,' known for its intense turquoise waters on the Utah-Idaho border.
Craters of the Moon
The dark, volcanic landscape of Idaho's lava fields visible in the distance to the north.
Wallowa Mountains
Known as the Swiss Alps of Oregon, these jagged peaks offer spectacular glaciated scenery during the descent.
Snake River Confluence
As you approach Pasco, watch for the point where the Snake River meets the Columbia River near the Tri-Cities.
Morning flights are ideal for the right side, as the sun illuminates the Wasatch and Wallowa peaks. During the winter, the contrast of snow against the dark lava fields of Idaho is particularly striking. Look for the 'Seven Devils' peaks just before crossing into Washington.
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Great Salt Lake
Aerial views of the northern portions of the lake, including the distinct color variations caused by salt levels and algae.
Curlew Valley
The expansive, arid landscapes of the Great Basin as the flight crosses from Utah into southern Idaho.
Snake River Plain
Vast stretches of agricultural land and basalt formations carved by the Snake River over millennia.
Blue Mountains
Densely forested ridges and deep valleys marking the transition into the Pacific Northwest high desert.
Sit on the left for the best views of the Great Salt Lake immediately after takeoff from SLC. Afternoon flights on this side can suffer from direct sun glare when flying northwest, so keep the window shade partially down if needed.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 837 km (520 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 24 min
Departure: SLC (40.78839874267578, -111.97799682617188)
Arrival: PSC (46.26470184326172, -119.11900329589844)
Route Type: Domestic
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