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Our Recommendation
9.3

Left Side of the Plane

The left side provides a front-row seat to the transition from the jagged alpine peaks of the Wasatch Front to the iconic red rock canyons of Zion National Park.

Left Side Highlights
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Wasatch Range

Spectacular close-up views of Mount Timpanogos and the high peaks of the central Utah mountains immediately after takeoff.

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Utah Lake

A vast freshwater lake in the Utah Valley, providing a shimmering contrast to the surrounding mountain terrain.

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Manti-La Sal National Forest

The high-altitude plateaus of central Utah, featuring dense forests and deep, carved river valleys.

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Cedar Breaks National Monument

A natural amphitheater of red and orange rock, often visible as a smaller, high-elevation version of Bryce Canyon.

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Zion National Park

The crown jewel of the flight; you can often spot the Kolob Canyons and the main Zion Canyon as you begin your final descent.

Sit on the left for the most dramatic landscapes. Morning flights are ideal as the rising sun illuminates the red rock faces of Zion and the Wasatch Range. During the winter, the contrast between the white snow and the orange canyons of Cedar Breaks is world-class. Keep your camera ready about 35 minutes into the flight for the best canyon views.

Right Side Highlights
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Great Salt Lake

Views of the southern tip of the lake and the salt flats extending toward the west.

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Kennecott Copper Mine

One of the largest man-made holes on Earth, visible as a massive tiered excavation in the Oquirrh Mountains.

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Sevier Lake

A stark, white endorheic salt lake bed located in the high desert of the Great Basin.

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Pine Valley Mountains

The large laccolith mountain range that towers over St. George, often capped with snow in winter months.

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Snow Canyon State Park

Near the final approach, look for the striking mix of red Navajo sandstone and black lava flows.

The right side is best for seeing the sheer scale of the Bingham Canyon Mine shortly after departure. This side offers better views of the vast Great Basin Desert and the unique volcanic geology surrounding St. George. For sunset flights, this side provides spectacular golden hour light over the desert horizons.

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Route Information

Distance: 438 km (272 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 44 min

Departure: SLC (40.78839874267578, -111.97799682617188)

Arrival: SGU (37.036389, -113.510306)

Route Type: Domestic

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