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YYC → SLC
Which side of the plane to sit from Calgary International Airport (Calgary) to Salt Lake City International Airport (Salt Lake City)?
Right Side of the Plane
The Right Side (West) provides a front-row seat to the most dramatic peaks of the Continental Divide, including the majestic Glacier National Park and the turquoise waters of Flathead Lake, finishing with a sweeping view of the Great Salt Lake.
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The Canadian Rockies
Stunning views of the Kananaskis and southern Alberta mountain ranges shortly after departure.
Glacier National Park
The 'Crown of the Continent,' featuring deep U-shaped valleys and ancient glaciers across the US-Canada border.
Flathead Lake
The massive, deep blue expanse of the largest natural freshwater lake in the western US.
Snake River Plain
Unique volcanic landscapes and agricultural patterns of southern Idaho's high desert.
Great Salt Lake
An aerial perspective of the vast, salt-encrusted shores and the mountainous Antelope Island during the final descent.
The right side is unbeatable for mountain lovers. Afternoon flights offer the best lighting as the sun illuminates the western faces of the Rockies. Watch for the stark contrast between the green mountains of Montana and the white salt flats of Utah.
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Calgary Cityscape
Bird's-eye view of downtown Calgary, the Bow River, and the iconic Calgary Tower immediately after takeoff.
Missouri River
Watch the longest river in North America wind through the rugged Montana plains.
Yellowstone National Park
On clear days, see the distant steam from geothermal basins and the vast wilderness of the world's first national park.
Grand Teton Peaks
The jagged, snow-capped granite spires of the Teton Range are visible on the horizon to the southeast.
Wasatch Range
A spectacular close-up descent alongside the towering mountains that border the Salt Lake Valley.
Sit on the left for morning flights to avoid the direct glare of the sun. This side is superior for seeing the Wasatch Mountains during the final approach into SLC, especially beautiful during winter when peaks are heavily snow-covered.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 1,159 km (720 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 33 min
Departure: YYC (51.113899231000005, -114.019996643)
Arrival: SLC (40.78839874267578, -111.97799682617188)
Route Type: International
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