About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (MSY) to Salt Lake City International (SLC)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from New Orleans to Salt Lake City. While the landing approach offers dramatic mountain scenery on the left, the takeoff from New Orleans provides unique and visually distinctive delta and wetland features visible only from the right side. The Mississippi delta's braided waterways are geographically rare and photogenic. Right-side seats capture the most memorable segment of this flight.
What can I see during takeoff from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International in New Orleans?
During takeoff from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (MSY), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right-side seats offer views of the Mississippi River delta and its intricate waterway system as the aircraft climbs northwestward from MSY. The river's braided channels and wetlands are distinctive and clearly visible during the initial climb. Notable sights include: Mississippi River delta and distributaries, Lake Pontchartrain to the north, Breton Sound wetlands, New Orleans urban grid.
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. Left-side seats provide excellent views of the Wasatch Range as the aircraft descends into Salt Lake City from the northwest. The mountains dominate the approach, with the Great Salt Lake visible to the west, creating a dramatic natural frame for arrival. Notable sights include: Wasatch Range peaks, Great Salt Lake, Salt Lake Valley urban area, Oquirrh Mountains to the west.
How long is the flight from New Orleans to Salt Lake City?
The flight from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (MSY) to Salt Lake City International (SLC) takes Approximately 4 hours 15 minutes.
What does the New Orleans to Salt Lake City flight path pass over?
The flight path crosses central Texas and Oklahoma, passing east of the Llano Estacado (High Plains) and west of the Ouachita Mountains. Over Texas, the Colorado River and Brazos River valleys may be visible. In Oklahoma and Kansas, the flight crosses relatively flat terrain with occasional river systems. The Panhandle of Texas presents wide-open prairie landscape. As the aircraft approaches Utah, the Rocky Mountain foothills become increasingly prominent, with the Sangre de Cristo Range and other southern Rocky peaks appearing on the horizon before the final descent into the Wasatch Range.