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AZA → OAK
Which side of the plane to sit from Phoenix-Mesa-Gateway Airport (Mesa) to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (Oakland)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior vantage point for the rugged Superstition Mountains at takeoff, the Phoenix skyline, and a clear view of the Sierra Nevada range and Mount Diablo during the descent into the Bay Area.
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Superstition Mountains
Dramatic, jagged volcanic peaks located immediately east of the Mesa-Gateway airport.
Phoenix Skyline
A sweeping view of the Valley of the Sun, including Camelback Mountain and the downtown high-rises.
Colorado River
The deep blue waters of the river carving through the desert landscape near Lake Havasu.
Sierra Nevada Mountains
Snow-capped peaks of the High Sierra visible to the north as the flight crosses into California.
Mount Diablo
The prominent 3,849-foot peak that serves as a landmark for pilots entering the East Bay airspace.
Ensure you are seated on the right for the departure from AZA to see the Superstitions. In winter months, this side provides the best views of snow on the Sierra Nevada. On clear days, the visibility of the Central Valley transition to the Bay Area is spectacular.
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Sonoran Desert
Vast stretches of arid landscapes featuring unique geological formations south of the flight path.
Salton Sea
A shimmering, landlocked saline lake visible in the distance across the California border.
Tehachapi Wind Farm
Thousands of white wind turbines dotting the mountain passes as you enter Central California.
San Joaquin Valley
The geometric patterns of California's massive agricultural heartland stretching toward the horizon.
San Francisco Bay
Aerial views of the salt ponds and the southern reaches of the bay during the landing sequence.
Book an afternoon flight to avoid direct sun glare on this side. During the final approach to OAK, look for the vibrant red and orange hues of the Cargill Salt Ponds near Fremont and Newark.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 1,074 km (667 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 26 min
Departure: AZA (33.30780029, -111.6549988)
Arrival: OAK (37.721298, -122.221001)
Route Type: Domestic
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