The right side combines a brief but genuine harbor view on departure with the dramatic Wasatch Range on arrival, giving it more visual variety and terrain drama than the left side, which faces mostly flat inland terrain during both takeoff and landing.
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Flight Path
Boston to Salt Lake City is 2,100 miles (3,380 km), a flight of about 5 hours 25 minutes.
Southern Great Lakes region near Lake Erie, the flat farmland of the Upper Midwest and Great Plains, and the rising foothills of the Rocky Mountains over Wyoming before descending toward the Wasatch Range and Utah's Great Salt Lake basin
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from BOS
RIGHTBoston's noise-abatement departures send flights north over the harbor before turning west, putting Logan Airport's runways, the harbor islands, and the Atlantic coastline on the right side of the aircraft during the initial climb. The left side mostly shows the city grid and inland suburbs, which is less distinctive from altitude.
Landing at SLC
RIGHTWith prevailing southerly flow, SLC arrivals from the east typically align with runway 34, putting the abrupt wall of the Wasatch Range on the right side through the turn and final approach. The Salt Lake Valley floor and distant Great Salt Lake are also visible on this side as the plane descends, while the left side mostly faces flatter valley terrain and the airport's western approach path.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from General Edward Lawrence Logan International (BOS) to Salt Lake City International (SLC)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Boston to Salt Lake City. The right side combines a brief but genuine harbor view on departure with the dramatic Wasatch Range on arrival, giving it more visual variety and terrain drama than the left side, which faces mostly flat inland terrain during both takeoff and landing.
What can I see during takeoff from General Edward Lawrence Logan International in Boston?
During takeoff from General Edward Lawrence Logan International (BOS), sit on the Right side for the best views. Boston's noise-abatement departures send flights north over the harbor before turning west, putting Logan Airport's runways, the harbor islands, and the Atlantic coastline on the right side of the aircraft during the initial climb. The left side mostly shows the city grid and inland suburbs, which is less distinctive from altitude. Notable sights include: Boston Harbor Islands, Logan International Airport, Atlantic coastline, Boston Harbor.
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. With prevailing southerly flow, SLC arrivals from the east typically align with runway 34, putting the abrupt wall of the Wasatch Range on the right side through the turn and final approach. The Salt Lake Valley floor and distant Great Salt Lake are also visible on this side as the plane descends, while the left side mostly faces flatter valley terrain and the airport's western approach path. Notable sights include: Wasatch Range, Salt Lake Valley, Great Salt Lake (distant), Wasatch foothill canyons.
How long is the flight from Boston to Salt Lake City?
The flight from General Edward Lawrence Logan International (BOS) to Salt Lake City International (SLC) takes about 5 hours 25 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 2,100 miles (3,380 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Boston to Salt Lake City flight path pass over?
Southern Great Lakes region near Lake Erie, the flat farmland of the Upper Midwest and Great Plains, and the rising foothills of the Rocky Mountains over Wyoming before descending toward the Wasatch Range and Utah's Great Salt Lake basin