The right side delivers a close-up view of the Wasatch Range on departure and the iconic Teton Range on arrival, bookending the flight with two of the most dramatic mountain panoramas in the Rockies, while the left side only offers the Great Salt Lake and unremarkable foothills.
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Flight Path
Salt Lake City to Jackson is 205 miles (330 km), a flight of about 1 hour 15 minutes.
Bear River Range, Caribou-Targhee National Forest, Snake River Range, Palisades Reservoir along the Idaho-Wyoming border
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from SLC
RIGHTDeparting SLC to the north, the right-side windows face the Wasatch Front, where peaks like Mount Olympus and the Twin Peaks rise abruptly more than 6,000 feet above the valley floor just east of the airport. The left side only offers the flatter expanse of the Great Salt Lake and its salt flats, which is scenic but less dramatic.
Landing at JAC
RIGHTOn the typical runway 19 approach into Jackson Hole, the aircraft descends from the north with the Teton Range filling the sky to the right, culminating in the unmistakable spire of Grand Teton. The left side faces the lower, less distinctive Gros Ventre Range and forested foothills.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Salt Lake City International (SLC) to Jackson Hole Airport (JAC)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Salt Lake City to Jackson. The right side delivers a close-up view of the Wasatch Range on departure and the iconic Teton Range on arrival, bookending the flight with two of the most dramatic mountain panoramas in the Rockies, while the left side only offers the Great Salt Lake and unremarkable foothills.
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 Right side for the best views. Departing SLC to the north, the right-side windows face the Wasatch Front, where peaks like Mount Olympus and the Twin Peaks rise abruptly more than 6,000 feet above the valley floor just east of the airport. The left side only offers the flatter expanse of the Great Salt Lake and its salt flats, which is scenic but less dramatic. Notable sights include: Wasatch Range, Mount Olympus, Salt Lake Valley grid, Great Salt Lake (distant left).
What can I see when landing at Jackson Hole Airport in Jackson?
When landing at Jackson Hole Airport (JAC), sit on the Right side for the best views. On the typical runway 19 approach into Jackson Hole, the aircraft descends from the north with the Teton Range filling the sky to the right, culminating in the unmistakable spire of Grand Teton. The left side faces the lower, less distinctive Gros Ventre Range and forested foothills. Notable sights include: Grand Teton, Teton Range, Snake River, Jackson Hole valley floor.
How long is the flight from Salt Lake City to Jackson?
The flight from Salt Lake City International (SLC) to Jackson Hole Airport (JAC) takes about 1 hour 15 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 205 miles (330 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Salt Lake City to Jackson flight path pass over?
Bear River Range, Caribou-Targhee National Forest, Snake River Range, Palisades Reservoir along the Idaho-Wyoming border