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SLC → TUS
Which side of the plane to sit from Salt Lake City International Airport (Salt Lake City) to Tucson International Airport (Tucson)?
Left Side of the Plane
The Left Side offers a superior perspective of the dramatic transition from the alpine Wasatch Mountains into the iconic red rock formations of southern Utah and the eastern edge of the Grand Canyon.
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Wasatch Range
Dramatic views of Mount Timpanogos and the high peaks flanking the Salt Lake Valley immediately after takeoff.
Colorado Plateau
A sprawling landscape of mesas and deep red canyons as the flight traverses southern Utah's national park country.
Grand Canyon East
Bird's-eye views of the Little Colorado River Gorge and the layered geological history of the Grand Canyon's eastern rim.
San Francisco Peaks
The snow-capped volcanic summits near Flagstaff, including Humphreys Peak, the highest point in Arizona.
Santa Catalina Mountains
The rugged northern border of Tucson, featuring Mount Lemmon, visible during the final descent into TUS.
Sit on the left for the best views of the red rock country. For afternoon flights, the sun will be on the opposite side, providing perfect, glare-free lighting for photography of the Grand Canyon and the Painted Desert. Choose a seat behind the wing to ensure the engine doesn't block the deep canyon views.
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Great Salt Lake
The expansive, shimmering saline waters and the Antelope Island state park visible shortly after departure.
Kennecott Copper Mine
One of the world's largest open-pit mines, appearing as a massive tiered crater in the Oquirrh Mountains.
Sevier Lake
An intermittent endorheic lake in the high desert of western Utah, often showing unique mineral crust patterns.
Phoenix Metro
Extensive views of the Valley of the Sun, including the urban sprawl and surrounding desert buttes like Camelback Mountain.
Saguaro National Park West
Dense forests of giant saguaro cacti carpeting the Tucson Mountains just before landing.
The right side is ideal for morning flights to avoid the direct eastern sun. Look out for the massive Bingham Canyon Mine early in the flight. During the descent, the right side often provides a clearer view of the distinct desert basins and the expanding sprawl of the Phoenix and Tucson corridors.
Book Hotels in TucsonDistance: 969 km (602 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 37 min
Departure: SLC (40.78839874267578, -111.97799682617188)
Arrival: TUS (32.116100311279304, -110.94100189208984)
Route Type: Domestic
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