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SLC → SAN
Which side of the plane to sit from Salt Lake City International Airport (Salt Lake City) to San Diego International Airport (San Diego)?
Right Side of the Plane
The Right Side provides a superior geographic mix, featuring the Great Salt Lake on departure, a distant view of the Las Vegas Strip mid-flight, and the iconic low-altitude flyover of Balboa Park upon landing in San Diego.
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Great Salt Lake
The vast, silvery-white expanse of the largest saltwater lake in the Western Hemisphere during the initial climb.
Las Vegas Strip
Clear views of the desert oasis, including mega-resorts and the Sphere as the flight crosses into Nevada.
Mojave National Preserve
A sprawling landscape of volcanic cinder cones, ancient sand dunes, and rugged mountain ranges.
Mt. San Jacinto
The massive granite face of one of the most topographically prominent and steepest peaks in the United States.
Balboa Park
The historic urban park and San Diego Zoo structures visible just moments before the wheels touch the tarmac.
The right side is ideal for late afternoon or evening flights to see the Las Vegas lights. When landing at SAN, look out for the California Tower and the 163 freeway as you glide directly over the rooftops of the city.
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Utah Lake
High-altitude views of the large freshwater lake and the adjacent urban sprawl of Provo and Orem.
Zion National Park
Aerial perspective of the deep red and orange rock formations characteristic of the southern Utah plateaus.
Salton Sea
A massive, shimmering saline lake that provides a stark blue contrast to the surrounding Colorado Desert.
Imperial Valley
An impressive patchwork of bright green agricultural fields carved out of the arid California landscape.
San Diego Skyscrapers
Extremely close-up views of the glass towers of downtown San Diego during the final seconds of descent.
Choose the left side for morning flights to avoid the intense sun glare over the desert. This side offers the best vantage point for the dramatic 'skyscraper-level' approach into San Diego, specifically for viewing Petco Park and the harbor.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 1,008 km (626 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 21 min
Departure: SLC (40.78839874267578, -111.97799682617188)
Arrival: SAN (32.7336006165, -117.190002441)
Route Type: Domestic
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