Seeing Salt Lake City from a plane
Laid out by Brigham Young with streets wide enough to turn a wagon team. Look for the grid spreading across the valley floor, the Great Salt Lake to the west and the Wasatch rising straight up to the east.
2 of our routes pass it. Utah · rated 3 of 10
The easy pick
Salt Lake City to Denver: sit on the left, on the climb, 1 min after takeoff.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| Salt Lake City to Denver | Left | on the climb, 1 min after takeoff |
| Salt Lake City to Dallas-Fort Worth | Left the other side is usually better on this route | on the climb, 1 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 Salt Lake City from?
It depends on the direction: the left on most of our routes (2 of 2). The table lists each route's side.
When can you see Salt Lake City 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.
Can you see Salt Lake City at night?
Yes, by its lights. The app scores lit places at night by how bright they are.
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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