The right side delivers the most consistently interesting scenery: Amsterdam and the IJsselmeer at departure, glimpses of southern Greenland's ice sheet and fjords during cruise, and the dramatic Wasatch Range on final approach into Salt Lake City.
Flown AMS to SLC? Did we get it right?
Flight Path
Amsterdam to Salt Lake City is 4,976 miles (8,009 km), a flight of about 10 hours 45 minutes.
Southern Greenland ice sheet and coastal fjords, Davis Strait, Baffin Island, Hudson Bay, and the northern Canadian Rockies foothills before descent into the Utah high desert
Great circle distance and headings ›
.jpg?width=600)
Phase by phase
Takeoff from AMS
RIGHTDepartures off the Polderbaan climb out heading south before banking west toward the North Sea, putting Amsterdam's city center, the IJsselmeer, and the patchwork Dutch polders on the right side of the aircraft during the turn.
Landing at SLC
RIGHTApproaching SLC from the north, the flight path parallels the Wasatch Range on the east side of the aircraft, giving a dramatic view of the steep, snow-streaked peaks right up until touchdown, while the left side only shows the flat desert basin.
Will your flight be in sunlight?
Pick a date and time in the Sun Map to watch the sun move across your whole flight.
About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Schiphol (AMS) to Salt Lake City International (SLC)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Amsterdam to Salt Lake City. The right side delivers the most consistently interesting scenery: Amsterdam and the IJsselmeer at departure, glimpses of southern Greenland's ice sheet and fjords during cruise, and the dramatic Wasatch Range on final approach into Salt Lake City.
What can I see during takeoff from Schiphol in Amsterdam?
During takeoff from Schiphol (AMS), sit on the Right side for the best views. Departures off the Polderbaan climb out heading south before banking west toward the North Sea, putting Amsterdam's city center, the IJsselmeer, and the patchwork Dutch polders on the right side of the aircraft during the turn. Notable sights include: Amsterdam city center, IJsselmeer, Dutch polder farmland, North Sea coastline.
What can I see when landing at Salt Lake City International in Salt Lake City?
When landing at Salt Lake City International (SLC), sit on the Right side for the best views. Approaching SLC from the north, the flight path parallels the Wasatch Range on the east side of the aircraft, giving a dramatic view of the steep, snow-streaked peaks right up until touchdown, while the left side only shows the flat desert basin. Notable sights include: Wasatch Range, Great Salt Lake, Antelope Island, Salt Lake Valley.
How long is the flight from Amsterdam to Salt Lake City?
The flight from Schiphol (AMS) to Salt Lake City International (SLC) takes about 10 hours 45 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 4,976 miles (8,009 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Amsterdam to Salt Lake City flight path pass over?
Southern Greenland ice sheet and coastal fjords, Davis Strait, Baffin Island, Hudson Bay, and the northern Canadian Rockies foothills before descent into the Utah high desert