Seeing Bingham Canyon Mine from a plane
One of the largest human-made excavations on Earth, about 2.5 miles across and three-quarters of a mile deep. A 2013 slide here was the largest non-volcanic landslide in modern North American history. Look for the terraced crater in the Oquirrh Mountains.
4 of our routes pass it. Utah · rated 5 of 10
The easy pick
Salt Lake City to Dallas-Fort Worth: sit on the right, on the climb, 4 min after takeoff.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| Salt Lake City to Dallas-Fort Worth | Right | on the climb, 4 min after takeoff |
| Salt Lake City to Los Angeles | Right the other side is usually better on this route | on the climb, 5 min after takeoff |
| Salt Lake City to Las Vegas | Left the other side is usually better on this route | on the climb, 6 min after takeoff |
| Salt Lake City to Phoenix | Left | on the climb, 6 min after takeoff |
From the real paths of every nonstop on these routes in the last 10 days, at the usual time of day.
Questions
Which side of the plane do you see Bingham Canyon Mine from?
It depends on the direction: the right on most of our routes (2 of 4). The table lists each route's side.
When can you see Bingham Canyon Mine from a plane?
Near the airport, on the climb or on the way down, and mid-flight on longer routes: see the table for each route.
Do clouds matter?
Yes. These answers assume a clear day. Within 3 days of your flight, pick your exact flight in the app for the cloud forecast.
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