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AUS → SFO
Which side of the plane to sit from Austin Bergstrom International Airport (Austin) to San Francisco International Airport (San Francisco)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers superior views of the Grand Canyon's vastness and the high-altitude peaks of the Sierra Nevada, concluding with a classic aerial view of the San Francisco city skyline and the Bay during the final approach.
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Grand Canyon
Dramatic views of the canyon's north rim and the winding Colorado River deep in the gorge.
Sierra Nevada Mountains
Snow-capped peaks and the granite formations near Yosemite National Park.
Lake Tahoe
Path permitting, the deep sapphire blue waters of Lake Tahoe are visible in the distance.
San Francisco Bay
Stunning views of the Bay Bridge, Treasure Island, and the salt ponds' vibrant colors.
San Francisco Skyline
Iconic views of the Salesforce Tower, Transamerica Pyramid, and the city's hilly grid.
The right side is the 'money side' for SFO arrivals. If the flight performs a 'Bridge Visual' approach, you will get a panoramic view of the Golden Gate Bridge and the entire city. For late afternoon flights, you'll catch the golden hour light reflecting off the Sierra Nevada peaks.
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Texas Hill Country
Lush green rolling hills and river valleys immediately after departure from Austin.
White Sands National Park
Distant glimpses of the brilliant white gypsum sand dunes in southern New Mexico.
Sonoran Desert
Vast stretches of arid landscape and saguaro-filled terrain across Arizona.
Silicon Valley
Views of tech campuses in San Jose and Mountain View during the descent over the Peninsula.
Pacific Coastline
The deep blue of the Pacific Ocean as the plane turns for its final landing sequence.
Choose the left side for morning flights to keep the sun behind you for better photography. It is also the preferred side for viewing the dense urban layout of the South Bay and the headquarters of major tech companies during the final minutes of flight.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 2,416 km (1,501 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 13 min
Departure: AUS (30.194499969482425, -97.6698989868164)
Arrival: SFO (37.61899948120117, -122.375)
Route Type: Domestic
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