Seeing Deseret Peak from a plane
At 11,031 ft, the highest point of the Stansbury Mountains, rising west of the Salt Lake Valley above the Great Salt Lake's south shore. Look for a rocky summit with glacial bowls above Tooele Valley.
4 of our routes pass it. Utah · rated 4 of 10
The easy pick
Salt Lake City to Las Vegas: sit on the right, 8 min after takeoff.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| Sacramento to Denver | Left | 58 min after takeoff |
| Salt Lake City to Seattle | Left the other side is usually better on this route | on the climb, 3 min after takeoff |
| Salt Lake City to Phoenix | Right the other side is usually better on this route | on the climb, 7 min after takeoff |
| Salt Lake City to Las Vegas | Right | 8 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 Deseret Peak from?
It depends on the direction: the left on most of our routes (2 of 4). The table lists each route's side.
When can you see Deseret Peak 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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