The left side captures the more dramatic terrain across the whole flight — southern Rockies and Colorado Plateau canyon country during cruise, and a close, towering view of the Wasatch Range on final approach — while the right side offers only a brief Atlanta skyline moment before settling into flatter plains scenery.
Flight Path
Southern Rocky Mountains near the Colorado-Utah border and the red-rock mesas and canyons of the Colorado Plateau, giving way to the Wasatch Range as the route approaches Salt Lake City
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from ATL
RIGHTDeparting ATL to the west, the aircraft banks north-northwest onto its transcontinental heading, briefly swinging the downtown Atlanta skyline and Stone Mountain's granite dome into view on the right side. It's a short but genuine urban glimpse before the route settles onto the plains.
Landing at SLC
LEFTOn approach into Salt Lake City using the typical south-facing runway alignment, the plane descends southward down the valley with the steep, snow-streaked Wasatch Range filling the left-side windows just east of the airport. It's a dramatic, close-in mountain wall unlike anything seen earlier in the flight.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from The William B Hartsfield Atlanta International (ATL) to Salt Lake City International (SLC)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Atlanta to Salt Lake City. The left side captures the more dramatic terrain across the whole flight — southern Rockies and Colorado Plateau canyon country during cruise, and a close, towering view of the Wasatch Range on final approach — while the right side offers only a brief Atlanta skyline moment before settling into flatter plains scenery.
What can I see during takeoff from The William B Hartsfield Atlanta International in Atlanta?
During takeoff from The William B Hartsfield Atlanta International (ATL), sit on the Right side for the best views. Departing ATL to the west, the aircraft banks north-northwest onto its transcontinental heading, briefly swinging the downtown Atlanta skyline and Stone Mountain's granite dome into view on the right side. It's a short but genuine urban glimpse before the route settles onto the plains. Notable sights include: Downtown Atlanta skyline, Buckhead high-rises, Chattahoochee River, Stone Mountain.
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 Left side for the best views. On approach into Salt Lake City using the typical south-facing runway alignment, the plane descends southward down the valley with the steep, snow-streaked Wasatch Range filling the left-side windows just east of the airport. It's a dramatic, close-in mountain wall unlike anything seen earlier in the flight. Notable sights include: Wasatch Range peaks, Salt Lake Valley grid, Traverse Mountains, foothill canyons east of the city.
How long is the flight from Atlanta to Salt Lake City?
The flight from The William B Hartsfield Atlanta International (ATL) to Salt Lake City International (SLC) takes 3h 50m.
What does the Atlanta to Salt Lake City flight path pass over?
Southern Rocky Mountains near the Colorado-Utah border and the red-rock mesas and canyons of the Colorado Plateau, giving way to the Wasatch Range as the route approaches Salt Lake City