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SNA → SLC
Which side of the plane to sit from John Wayne Airport-Orange County Airport (Santa Ana) to Salt Lake City International Airport (Salt Lake City)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior vantage point for the dramatic transition from the San Bernardino Mountains into the red rock country of Southern Utah and the towering Wasatch Range during the final descent.
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San Bernardino Mountains
Close-up views of Big Bear Lake and the snow-capped peak of Mt. San Gorgonio.
Lake Mead & Colorado River
The deep blue waters of the reservoir contrasted against the jagged desert topography.
Southern Utah Red Rocks
Striking views of the canyons and plateaus near Zion and Bryce Canyon National Parks.
Wasatch Front
The dramatic mountain wall rising 11,000 feet directly above the Salt Lake Valley floor.
Salt Lake City Skyline
A clear view of the Temple Square and the downtown grid during the final approach.
The right side is ideal for morning flights to see the sun illuminating the red rock canyons. It also avoids the direct, harsh afternoon sun when flying north. Keep your camera ready about 45 minutes into the flight for the best mountain scenery.
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Orange County Coastline
Aerial views of Huntington and Newport Beach immediately after the steep SNA departure climb.
Las Vegas Strip
A spectacular view of the mega-resorts and the Sphere as the flight path passes the Nevada border.
Mojave Desert
Vast stretches of arid landscape including the Kelso Dunes and Ivanpah Solar Facility.
Great Salt Lake
The shimmering, multi-colored saline waters and Antelope Island during the northern approach.
Kennecott Copper Mine
One of the largest man-made excavations in the world, visible on the Oquirrh Mountains.
Sit on the left if you are flying at night for a perfect view of the neon-lit Las Vegas Strip. During arrival, if the plane lands from the north, you will get an incredible view of the Great Salt Lake's turquoise and pink hues.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 947 km (588 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 35 min
Departure: SNA (33.67570114, -117.8679962)
Arrival: SLC (40.78839874267578, -111.97799682617188)
Route Type: Domestic
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