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ARN β†’ OAK

Our Recommendation
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Right Side of the Plane

The right side offers superior views of the Greenland ice cap, the dramatic crossing into Northern Canada, and a better angle of the Sierra Nevada mountains and the San Francisco Bay on the final approach to Oakland.

Right Side Highlights
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Norwegian Fjords

Breathtaking views of the deep blue inlets and steep cliffs along the western coast of Norway.

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Greenland Ice Sheet

A spectacular, high-altitude perspective of the vast, white glacial interior and massive ice flows.

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Canadian Rockies

Impressive vistas of the sharp, glaciated peaks of the northern mountain ranges.

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Great Basin Desert

The unique, salt-crusted terrain and 'basin and range' topography of Nevada.

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Lake Tahoe

A clear view of the deep blue alpine lake nestled in the Sierra Nevada mountains.

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San Francisco Skyline

Often provides a distant view of the city's skyscrapers and the Golden Gate Bridge during the OAK approach.

Position yourself on the right side for the most consistent sunlight during this westbound daytime flight. This side is prime for seeing the Greenland ice cap about 3 to 4 hours after departure. On approach to Oakland, the right side usually provides a panoramic view of the East Bay hills and the San Francisco skyline across the water.

Left Side Highlights
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Stockholm Archipelago

Stunning views of the thousands of islands surrounding Stockholm immediately after takeoff.

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Norwegian Highlands

The rugged, snow-dusted interior mountains of Norway as the flight heads northwest.

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Southern Greenland Coast

Dramatic views of the jagged eastern cliffs and deep fjords of Greenland.

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Hudson Bay

Depending on the specific flight path, the vast expanse of the world's second-largest bay.

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Mount Shasta

The massive, snow-capped stratovolcano in Northern California visible during the final hours of flight.

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San Francisco Bay

Views of the South Bay and the sprawling Silicon Valley landscape during the descent.

The left side is excellent for catching the sunrise over Scandinavia. It also offers a view of the sun-glint on the many lakes of the Canadian Shield. During the winter, this side is darker on the polar route, which is better for spotting the Aurora Borealis (Northern Lights) looking south toward the auroral oval.

Top Activities in Oakland
Route Information

Distance: 8,586 km (5,335 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 10 hrs 6 min

Departure: ARN (59.65190124511699, 17.918600082397)

Arrival: OAK (37.721298, -122.221001)

Route Type: International

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