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ACV → CEC
Which side of the plane to sit from California Redwood Coast-Humboldt County Airport (Arcata CA) to Jack Mc Namara Field Airport (Crescent City)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a spectacular vantage point over the ancient Redwood National Park canopy and the unique string of coastal lagoons that define the Northern California landscape.
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Big Lagoon
The largest in a series of brackish lagoons, offering a stunning mirror-like surface against the forest.
Redwood National Park
Uninterrupted views of the world's tallest trees and dense, old-growth evergreen canopies.
Klamath River Mouth
The powerful confluence where one of California's most significant rivers meets the ocean.
Del Norte Coast Ridges
The high, forested ridges that drop steeply toward the shoreline near the end of the flight.
Morning flights are best for the right side to avoid glare and see the deep greens of the forest. The flight is very short (approx. 20-30 mins), so look for the lagoons almost immediately after takeoff. Seasonal fog can often obscure the ground, so a clear summer day provides the most vibrant colors.
Book Hotels in Crescent CityTrinidad Head
A prominent coastal landmark and historic lighthouse site visible immediately after departure from ACV.
Gold Bluffs Beach
Dramatic stretches of remote coastline where the rugged cliffs meet the Pacific surf.
Battery Point Lighthouse
An iconic lighthouse situated on a small island that is accessible by foot only during low tide.
Coastal Sea Stacks
Jagged rock formations rising from the ocean near the Crescent City shoreline.
Sit on the left during the afternoon to see the sun reflecting off the Pacific. During winter and spring migration seasons, keep a close watch on the water for the spray of Gray Whales.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 90 km (56 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 9 min
Departure: ACV (40.978101, -124.109)
Arrival: CEC (41.78020096, -124.2369995)
Route Type: Domestic
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