Seeing Salt Lake Temple from a plane
Photo: Diliff, CC BY 2.5 via Wikimedia Commons
Took 40 years to build, from 1853 to 1893, from granite hauled out of Little Cottonwood Canyon. Look for the six gray spires, the tallest topped by a gold angel, in Temple Square downtown.
2 of our routes pass it. Utah
The easy pick
Salt Lake City to Houston: sit on the left, on the climb, 1 min after takeoff.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| Salt Lake City to Houston | Left | on the climb, 1 min after takeoff |
| Salt Lake City to Long Beach | Left | 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. Where the best seat for the whole flight is on the other side, you'd trade this sight for more elsewhere.
Questions
Which side of the plane do you see Salt Lake Temple 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 Temple 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 Temple 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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