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SLC → SAT
Which side of the plane to sit from Salt Lake City International Airport (Salt Lake City) to San Antonio International Airport (San Antonio)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides a superior vantage point for the most iconic geography of the Mountain West, including the high peaks of the Wasatch Range and the intricate red rock formations of southern Utah and New Mexico.
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Wasatch Range
Spectacular views of Mount Timpanogos and the high alpine ridges immediately after departing Salt Lake City southward.
Canyonlands and Moab
Deeply carved red sandstone canyons and the winding Colorado River are often visible in the distance to the east.
Sandia Mountains
The dramatic western escarpment of the Sandia Mountains overlooking Albuquerque as the flight crosses into New Mexico.
Pecos River
The winding path of the Pecos River carving through the arid landscapes of eastern New Mexico and West Texas.
Texas Hill Country
Lush rolling hills and limestone plateaus as the flight descends into the San Antonio metro area.
Choose the left side for morning flights to keep the sun behind you, enhancing the saturation of the red rock colors in Utah. Keep your camera ready roughly 20 minutes after takeoff for the best mountain shots. During winter, the contrast between the snow-covered peaks and the desert floor is particularly photogenic.
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Bingham Canyon Mine
One of the largest man-made excavations in the world, the Kennecott Copper Mine is visible shortly after takeoff.
Utah Lake
A clear view of the large freshwater lake bordered by the Oquirrh Mountains to the west.
Navajo Nation
Vast stretches of high-desert plateau and unique geological features across the Four Corners region.
San Antonio Skyline
On many standard approaches from the north, the right side offers a view of the Tower of the Americas and downtown.
The right side is ideal for afternoon flights to avoid the harsh glare of the setting sun. Look for the massive scale of the copper mine early in the flight. As you approach San Antonio, the right side often catches the expansive suburban sprawl and the transition into the Balcones Escarpment.
Book Hotels in San AntonioDistance: 1,749 km (1,087 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 20 min
Departure: SLC (40.78839874267578, -111.97799682617188)
Arrival: SAT (29.533700942993164, -98.46980285644533)
Route Type: Domestic
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