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AUS → OAK
Which side of the plane to sit from Austin Bergstrom International Airport (Austin) to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (Oakland)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior viewing experience, featuring the iconic High Sierra mountains, Yosemite National Park, and a more direct view of the Grand Canyon and Las Vegas from the flight path.
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Texas Hill Country
Rolling green hills and limestone formations immediately after departing Austin.
Painted Desert
Brilliant multi-colored rock layers stretching across the Arizona horizon.
Grand Canyon
Breathtaking views of the North Rim and the winding Colorado River from a high-altitude perspective.
Las Vegas Strip
The dense cluster of mega-resorts and the Sphere visible as you cross into Nevada.
Sierra Nevada Range
Stunning snow-capped peaks and the dramatic eastern escarpment of the California mountains.
Yosemite National Park
Aerial glimpses of the park's iconic granite domes and glacial valleys during the descent.
The right side is the 'money side' for this route. Sit behind the wing for the best photos of the High Sierra. During winter, the snow cover on the mountains is spectacular. On clear days, you may even spot Mono Lake's unique circular shape just before crossing the Sierras.
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Chihuahuan Desert
Vast arid landscapes of West Texas and Southern New Mexico as you climb to cruise altitude.
Lake Havasu
The bright blue waters of the Colorado River contrasted against the deep red desert rocks.
Mojave National Preserve
Sweeping views of the California desert, including unique volcanic cinder cones and dry lake beds.
San Francisco Bay
An excellent view of the southern portion of the bay and the San Mateo-Hayward Bridge during approach.
Port of Oakland
Close-up views of the massive shipping cranes and container ships just before touchdown.
Choose the left side for morning flights to avoid the harsh western sun. This side provides a better view of the San Francisco Bay's southern wetlands and salt ponds during the final approach into OAK. Look for the Salton Sea in the far distance during mid-flight.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 2,405 km (1,494 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 12 min
Departure: AUS (30.194499969482425, -97.6698989868164)
Arrival: OAK (37.721298, -122.221001)
Route Type: Domestic
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