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Over 2,000 natural sandstone arches in the high desert of eastern Utah, including the iconic Delicate Arch. The red rock formations and arches are visible on flights across the Colorado Plateau.
65Flight Routes
1 kmClosest Pass
🪨 DesertType
Routes that pass it65
BOS → CDC
Both Sides
CDC → BOS
Both Sides
DCA → FAT
Both Sides
FAT → DCA
Both Sides
FAT → IND
Both Sides
ICN → SLC
Both Sides
IND → FAT
Both Sides
SLC → ICN
Both Sides
COS → SFO
Both Sides
GMP → SLC
Both Sides
IAH → EUG
Both Sides
SFO → COS
Both Sides
SLC → GMP
Both Sides
ANS → SLC
Both Sides
SLC → ANS
Both Sides
PVR → YYC
Left
YYC → PVR
Right
BJC → BOS
Right
BOS → BJC
Left
CHA → SMF
Left
SMF → CHA
Right
CDC → ORD
Left
ORD → CDC
Right
EZE → SLC
Right
SLC → EZE
Left
LAX → MSP
Right
MSP → LAX
Left
RDU → SFO
Left
SFO → RDU
Right
LAS → PIX
Left
PIX → LAS
Right
CDC → YTZ
Right
LAX → YXR
Right
MAD → SAN
Right
SAN → MAD
Left
YTZ → CDC
Left
YXR → LAX
Left
BDL → BJC
Left
BFL → DEN
Left
BJC → BDL
Right
DEN → BFL
Right
MSP → ONT
Right
ONT → MSP
Left
BNA → SAC
Left
LIM → SLC
Right
SAC → BNA
Right
SLC → LIM
Left
ABQ → MWH
Right
DUR → SFO
Left
MWH → ABQ
Left
SFO → DUR
Right
ASE → ORD
Left
CDC → EWR
Left
EWR → CDC
Right
ORD → ASE
Right
YYC → ZLO
Right
ZLO → YYC
Left
LAS → MSP
Right
MSP → LAS
Left
SJO → SLC
Left
SLC → SJO
Right
HKG → SEA
Left
SEA → HKG
Right
ABQ → SLC
Right
SLC → ABQ
Left
Tip: Visibility depends on cloud cover, time of day, and how close the flight path comes. Sit on the listed side for the best chance of a view. Morning and evening flights often offer the best lighting.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you see Arches National Park from a plane?
Yes — 65 flight routes pass within 25 km of Arches National Park. The closest routes include Boston to Cedar City, Cedar City to Boston, Washington to Fresno. The landmark is visible from both sides, with the landmark passing about 1 km away.
Which side of the plane is best for viewing Arches National Park?
The best side varies by route. For the most common routes near Arches National Park: on a Boston to Cedar City flight, visible from both sides; on a Cedar City to Boston flight, visible from both sides; on a Washington to Fresno flight, visible from both sides.