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VEL → SLC
Which side of the plane to sit from Vernal Regional Airport (Vernal) to Salt Lake City International Airport (Salt Lake City)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side provides a front-row seat to the High Uintas, including Utah's highest peaks, and offers the iconic panoramic view of the Great Salt Lake and downtown Salt Lake City during the descent.
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Kings Peak
The highest point in Utah at 13,528 feet, located in the heart of the High Uintas Wilderness.
Wasatch-Cache Forest
Dense alpine forests and hidden glacial lakes scattered across the northern mountain ridges.
SLC Downtown
A clear view of the Utah State Capitol and the city's high-rises during the final approach.
Great Salt Lake
The shimmering, saline expanse of the lake, often showing vibrant color variations.
Antelope Island
The largest island in the Great Salt Lake, known for its rugged terrain and free-roaming bison.
Sit on the right for the most dramatic mountain scenery. In the first half of the flight, look north for the High Uintas. During descent, this side usually offers the best view of the Great Salt Lake and the city skyline. Morning flights are ideal to avoid the glare of the western sun.
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Uinta Basin
Dramatic high-desert landscapes and rugged canyons stretching south toward the Tavaputs Plateau.
Strawberry Reservoir
A massive high-altitude body of water popular for fishing, visible nestled in the mountains.
Mount Timpanogos
The jagged, snow-capped peaks of the southern Wasatch Range visible on the distant horizon.
Utah Valley
Views of the sprawling suburban landscape of Provo and Orem as the plane clears the mountain passes.
Choose this side for views of the southern Wasatch front. It is particularly scenic during winter when the lower desert basins provide a stark contrast to the snow-covered peaks. Late afternoon flights offer the best 'golden hour' lighting on the southern cliffs.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 212 km (132 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 21 min
Departure: VEL (40.4408989, -109.5100021)
Arrival: SLC (40.78839874267578, -111.97799682617188)
Route Type: Domestic
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