Right-side seats deliver superior scenery for both departure and arrival. The takeoff climb showcases the Alps, and the landing approach frames the dramatic Wasatch Range and Great Salt Lake—two of the most visually striking features of this transatlantic-to-transcontinental routing.
Flight Path
The flight crosses the Atlantic over the North Atlantic shipping lanes and Greenland's ice sheet (visible on clear days), then passes over northern Canada's boreal forests and tundra, the Canadian Rockies (including the Banff and Lake Louise region), and finally descends across the high desert of Wyoming and Utah with views of the Uinta Mountains and the eastern edge of the Great Basin.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Zurich (ZRH) to Salt Lake City International (SLC)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Zurich to Salt Lake City. Right-side seats deliver superior scenery for both departure and arrival. The takeoff climb showcases the Alps, and the landing approach frames the dramatic Wasatch Range and Great Salt Lake—two of the most visually striking features of this transatlantic-to-transcontinental routing.
What can I see during takeoff from Zurich in Zurich?
During takeoff from Zurich (ZRH), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right-side seats offer views of the Alps immediately after departure. Zurich climbs eastward initially, and the right wing frames the snow-capped peaks of the Appenzell Alps and Säntis massif rising directly from the Swiss plateau. Notable sights include: Appenzell Alps, Säntis (2,502 m), Lake Constance (Bodensee) to the northeast, Swiss Plateau extending westward.
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 Right side for the best views. Right-side seats capture the approach into Salt Lake City from the west, framing the Wasatch Range directly ahead and the Great Salt Lake to the left. The descent path offers unobstructed views of the dramatic mountain wall and the urban sprawl of the Salt Lake Valley. Notable sights include: Wasatch Range (including Mount Olympus and Twin Peaks), Great Salt Lake, Salt Lake City urban grid, Oquirrh Mountains to the southwest.
How long is the flight from Zurich to Salt Lake City?
The flight from Zurich (ZRH) to Salt Lake City International (SLC) takes 9h 45m.
What does the Zurich to Salt Lake City flight path pass over?
The flight crosses the Atlantic over the North Atlantic shipping lanes and Greenland's ice sheet (visible on clear days), then passes over northern Canada's boreal forests and tundra, the Canadian Rockies (including the Banff and Lake Louise region), and finally descends across the high desert of Wyoming and Utah with views of the Uinta Mountains and the eastern edge of the Great Basin.