About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Newark Liberty International (EWR) to Salt Lake City International (SLC)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Newark to Salt Lake City. While the left side wins at departure with Manhattan views, the right side captures the most dramatic scenery of the entire flight — the Wasatch Front on approach into SLC is one of the most visually striking airport approaches in the continental US. During the cruise over Wyoming and Utah, the right side also faces south toward the Uinta Mountains and Colorado Plateau terrain, giving more varied landscape views than the left.
What can I see during takeoff from Newark Liberty International in Newark?
During takeoff from Newark Liberty International (EWR), sit on the Left side for the best views. EWR typically departs westbound on runway 22L/22R or eastbound on 04L/04R. On westbound departures, the left side gives you Manhattan's skyline and the Hudson River as you climb out. On eastbound departures climbing and turning west, the left side still captures the New York Harbor and Lower Manhattan before the turn. Notable sights include: Manhattan skyline, Hudson River, New York Harbor, Newark Bay.
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. SLC typically lands on runways 16L/16R from the north or 34L/34R from the south. On approaches from the east, the right side faces south and gives you the Wasatch Front — the dramatic wall of the Wasatch Range — plus the Great Salt Lake to the northwest. The Oquirrh Mountains are also visible to the southwest on the right side. Notable sights include: Wasatch Range, Great Salt Lake, Oquirrh Mountains, Salt Lake Valley urban grid.
How long is the flight from Newark to Salt Lake City?
The flight from Newark Liberty International (EWR) to Salt Lake City International (SLC) takes Approximately 4 hours 30 minutes to 5 hours.
What does the Newark to Salt Lake City flight path pass over?
The flight tracks roughly along the 40th parallel westbound. Over Pennsylvania and Ohio the terrain is rolling and forested. Over Indiana and Illinois the landscape flattens into the agricultural Midwest grid. Nebraska and southern Wyoming bring the High Plains and then the Laramie Range and Medicine Bow Mountains. The Wasatch Range and Uinta Mountains dominate the final descent into Utah. The Great Salt Lake becomes visible from well over 100 miles out on clear days.