The entire route parallels Utah's mountainous spine, so the left side keeps the Wasatch Range and later the Markagunt Plateau in view through both departure and arrival, while the right side mostly overlooks flatter desert basins.
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Flight Path
Salt Lake City to Cedar City is 222 miles (357 km), a flight of about 50 minutes.
Wasatch Plateau and the high desert basins of central Utah, including the Sevier Valley
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Takeoff from SLC
LEFTDeparting SLC southbound, the left side offers a close-up of the Wasatch Range rising sharply from the valley floor, including Lone Peak and the Traverse Mountains just south of the airport. The right side looks out over the flatter Oquirrh Mountains and the Great Salt Lake's southern arm, which is less dramatic.
Landing at CDC
LEFTOn approach into Cedar City from the north, the left side faces east toward the high Markagunt Plateau and the colorful cliffs near Cedar Breaks, giving passengers a dramatic elevated backdrop as the plane descends. The right side shows the flatter, sagebrush-covered Escalante Desert basin with little relief.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Salt Lake City International (SLC) to Cedar City Rgnl (CDC)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Salt Lake City to Cedar City. The entire route parallels Utah's mountainous spine, so the left side keeps the Wasatch Range and later the Markagunt Plateau in view through both departure and arrival, while the right side mostly overlooks flatter desert basins.
What can I see during takeoff from Salt Lake City International in Salt Lake City?
During takeoff from Salt Lake City International (SLC), sit on the Left side for the best views. Departing SLC southbound, the left side offers a close-up of the Wasatch Range rising sharply from the valley floor, including Lone Peak and the Traverse Mountains just south of the airport. The right side looks out over the flatter Oquirrh Mountains and the Great Salt Lake's southern arm, which is less dramatic. Notable sights include: Wasatch Range, Lone Peak, Traverse Mountains, Utah Lake basin.
What can I see when landing at Cedar City Rgnl in Cedar City?
When landing at Cedar City Rgnl (CDC), sit on the Left side for the best views. On approach into Cedar City from the north, the left side faces east toward the high Markagunt Plateau and the colorful cliffs near Cedar Breaks, giving passengers a dramatic elevated backdrop as the plane descends. The right side shows the flatter, sagebrush-covered Escalante Desert basin with little relief. Notable sights include: Markagunt Plateau, Cedar Breaks escarpment, Brian Head area, Cedar Valley.
How long is the flight from Salt Lake City to Cedar City?
The flight from Salt Lake City International (SLC) to Cedar City Rgnl (CDC) takes about 50 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 222 miles (357 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Salt Lake City to Cedar City flight path pass over?
Wasatch Plateau and the high desert basins of central Utah, including the Sevier Valley