About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Salt Lake City International (SLC) to Denver International (DEN)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Salt Lake City to Denver. Left side wins both ends of this flight. At takeoff you get the dramatic Wasatch Front close-up, and on approach to Denver the left side delivers the full Front Range panorama plus the Denver skyline. The right side offers Great Salt Lake glimpses at departure but open Wyoming plains for most of the cruise.
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. SLC typically departs eastbound on runway 16L/34R or 17/35, and climbing east gives the left side a direct view of the Wasatch Front rising sharply from the valley floor. You get a close look at the peaks above Salt Lake City including Mount Olympus and Twin Peaks before the aircraft turns toward Denver. Notable sights include: Wasatch Front peaks (Mount Olympus, Twin Peaks), Salt Lake City downtown grid, Great Salt Lake to the northwest, Jordan River corridor.
What can I see when landing at Denver International in Denver?
When landing at Denver International (DEN), sit on the Left side for the best views. DEN typically lands westbound on runways 25L/25R or 26, meaning the aircraft approaches from the east over the plains. The left side faces south and gives a clear view of the Front Range — including Pikes Peak and the Denver metro — as the plane descends. The right side faces north toward open plains with little of interest. Notable sights include: Front Range of the Rockies (Pikes Peak, Mount Evans, Longs Peak), Denver metro skyline, Cherry Creek Reservoir, Denver International Airport concourses.
How long is the flight from Salt Lake City to Denver?
The flight from Salt Lake City International (SLC) to Denver International (DEN) takes Approximately 1 hour 20 minutes.
What does the Salt Lake City to Denver flight path pass over?
The flight crosses southern Wyoming, passing over the high desert terrain of the Wyoming Basin and the Medicine Bow Range to the south. The Uinta Mountains are visible to the south shortly after departure. Over Wyoming, the landscape is largely open sagebrush plateau at 6,000 to 7,000 feet elevation with few dramatic features. As the aircraft begins descent into Denver, the Colorado Front Range comes into view to the south and southwest.