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SLC → STL
Which side of the plane to sit from Salt Lake City International Airport (Salt Lake City) to St Louis Lambert International Airport (St. Louis)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior view of the high-altitude peaks of the Colorado Rockies and the iconic St. Louis skyline, including the Gateway Arch, upon final approach.
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Mount Timpanogos
Massive limestone peaks and glacial cirques visible shortly after departure from SLC.
High Uintas
The highest peaks in Utah, including Kings Peak, offering dramatic alpine scenery.
Colorado Rockies
Exceptional views of the snow-capped Front Range and high-altitude wilderness areas.
Kansas Flint Hills
The unique, rolling tallgrass prairie ecosystem of eastern Kansas visible from cruising altitude.
The Gateway Arch
A frequent sight on the right side during the standard western approach into Lambert Field.
For the best mountain photography, book a morning flight to have the sun behind you, illuminating the Rockies. As you approach St. Louis, stay alert during the final 10 minutes of flight; if the plane approaches from the west, the right side provides the best chance to spot the Gateway Arch and downtown skyscrapers.
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Aerial views of the rugged peaks and deep canyons directly east of Salt Lake City.
Flaming Gorge
The bright red rocks and deep blue waters of the Flaming Gorge Reservoir on the Utah-Wyoming border.
Platte River Basin
The intricate, winding patterns of the Platte River as it cuts through the agricultural plains.
Kansas City Metro
Potential views of the Kansas City skyline to the north as the flight crosses the Missouri state line.
Missouri River Confluence
The dramatic meeting point of the Missouri and Mississippi Rivers just north of St. Louis.
Choose this side if you want to avoid direct sunlight during midday flights heading east. You will get a better look at the high plains of Nebraska and the northern Missouri suburbs during the descent into STL. Keep an eye out for the vast wind farms across the Kansas-Missouri border region.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 1,856 km (1,153 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 28 min
Departure: SLC (40.78839874267578, -111.97799682617188)
Arrival: STL (38.748697, -90.370003)
Route Type: Domestic
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