About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Licenciado Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International (PVR) to Salt Lake City International (SLC)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Puerto Vallarta to Salt Lake City. While takeoff offers good mountain scenery on the right, the landing approach on the left provides more dramatic and varied visual interest: the Great Salt Lake, the Wasatch Range peaks, and the urban valley create a more compelling final descent experience than the initial climb.
What can I see during takeoff from Licenciado Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International in Puerto Vallarta?
During takeoff from Licenciado Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International (PVR), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right-side seats offer views of the Sierra Madre Occidental as the aircraft climbs northeastward from Puerto Vallarta. The mountain range rises dramatically inland and remains visible for the first 15-20 minutes of flight. Notable sights include: Sierra Madre Occidental (inland mountain range), Banderas Bay (water body immediately below departure), Pacific coastline, Nayarit coastal plains.
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 during the descent into Salt Lake City. As the aircraft approaches from the southwest, the left wing reveals the Wasatch Range and the Great Salt Lake, with the city sprawling in the valley below. Notable sights include: Wasatch Range (prominent peaks), Great Salt Lake (large inland water body), Salt Lake Valley urban grid, Oquirrh Mountains (western rim).
How long is the flight from Puerto Vallarta to Salt Lake City?
The flight from Licenciado Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International (PVR) to Salt Lake City International (SLC) takes Approximately 3 hours 45 minutes to 4 hours 15 minutes.
What does the Puerto Vallarta to Salt Lake City flight path pass over?
The flight path crosses the Chihuahuan Desert and Mexican Plateau (central Mexico), then transitions into the Colorado Plateau region. Notable midpoint features include the Sierra Madre Occidental's northern extension, the Durango Plateau, and the Rio Grande valley. As the aircraft moves into the southwestern United States, the Colorado Plateau's canyon country becomes visible, with the San Juan Mountains and Mesa Verde region appearing on the left (west) side during the final approach phase into Utah.