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SLC → YYC
Which side of the plane to sit from Salt Lake City International Airport (Salt Lake City) to Calgary International Airport (Calgary)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a front-row seat to the most dramatic transitions of the Rocky Mountains, including direct views of the Great Salt Lake and the jaw-dropping scenery of Glacier and Waterton Lakes National Parks.
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Great Salt Lake
Immediate views of the turquoise and silver waters of the largest saltwater lake in the Western Hemisphere.
Sawtooth Mountains
Jagged, alpine peaks in central Idaho that look like teeth against the skyline.
Glacier National Park
Aerial perspective of the dramatic carved valleys and glacial peaks of the Montana Rockies.
Waterton Lakes
The stunning transition where the mountains of Alberta rise abruptly from the flat prairies.
Choose a seat in the morning to have the sun behind you, illuminating the mountain faces. Sit ahead of the wing to ensure an unobstructed view of the Great Salt Lake during the initial climb out of SLC. Keep your eyes peeled as you cross the Canadian border for the iconic silhouette of the Prince of Wales Hotel in Waterton.
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Stunning close-up views of the rugged mountains bordering Salt Lake City during takeoff.
Yellowstone Plateau
Distant views of the high volcanic plateau and the expansive wilderness of America's first national park.
Chief Mountain
A massive, solitary peak standing as a sentinel on the edge of the Blackfeet Indian Reservation.
Calgary Skyline
Excellent views of the Calgary Tower and downtown skyscrapers during the final approach into YYC.
The right side is ideal for afternoon flights as the sun will be on the opposite side of the plane, reducing glare. Look for the Grand Tetons in the distance shortly after reaching cruising altitude. On the descent into Calgary, watch for the massive wind farms scattered across the rolling hills of Southern Alberta.
Book Hotels in CalgaryDistance: 1,159 km (720 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 33 min
Departure: SLC (40.78839874267578, -111.97799682617188)
Arrival: YYC (51.113899231000005, -114.019996643)
Route Type: International
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