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SLC → SNA
Which side of the plane to sit from Salt Lake City International Airport (Salt Lake City) to John Wayne Airport-Orange County Airport (Santa Ana)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior view of Utah's spectacular red rock canyons and the stunning coastal approach into Orange County.
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Wasatch Range
The towering peaks of the Rockies visible immediately to the east as the plane climbs out of the valley.
Zion and Bryce Canyon
High-altitude views of the red sandstone cliffs and plateau formations of Southern Utah.
Grand Canyon Rim
The northern reaches of the Grand Canyon and the winding Colorado River are often visible in the distance.
Mount San Jacinto
The massive 10,000-foot granite peak overlooking Palm Springs as you enter Southern California.
Orange County Coastline
Views of Newport Beach and the Pacific Ocean during the final low-altitude turns into SNA.
The right side is the best for photography of the Utah National Parks. On the final approach into SNA, the plane often makes a sharp turn over the ocean or the coastline, offering spectacular views of the Pacific. Best during late afternoon for the 'Golden Hour' glow on the red rocks.
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Great Salt Lake
Aerial views of the massive saline lake and Antelope Island immediately after takeoff from SLC.
Great Basin Desert
Expansive vistas of the arid basin-and-range topography across western Utah and Nevada.
Lake Mead
A distant but clear view of the deep blue waters of the reservoir and the surrounding Mojave landscape.
Inland Empire
The dense urban sprawl of San Bernardino and Riverside counties framed by the mountain ranges.
Santa Ana Mountains
The rugged peaks of the Cleveland National Forest during the initial descent into the basin.
Sit behind the wing to capture the contrast between the Great Salt Lake and the desert. For morning flights, this side will be very sunny, so bring sunglasses or keep the shade partially down until the plane turns south.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 947 km (588 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 35 min
Departure: SLC (40.78839874267578, -111.97799682617188)
Arrival: SNA (33.67570114, -117.8679962)
Route Type: Domestic
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