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CMH → RNO
Which side of the plane to sit from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (Columbus) to Reno Tahoe International Airport (Reno)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior perspective of the rugged northern terrain, including the unique Nebraska Sandhills, the vast Bonneville Salt Flats, and the dramatic descent over the Sierra Nevada mountains with potential views of Lake Tahoe.
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Mississippi River
The winding 'Mighty Mississippi' serves as a major landmark crossing the Illinois-Iowa border.
Nebraska Sandhills
A unique ecosystem of grass-stabilized sand dunes spanning thousands of square miles.
Wyoming Ranges
The snow-capped peaks of the Medicine Bow Mountains and the distant Wind River Range.
Bonneville Salt Flats
The blindingly white crust of the salt flats in western Utah, visible for miles.
Lake Tahoe & Pyramid Lake
Depending on the wind-directed approach into Reno, you may see the deep blue of Tahoe or the turquoise of Pyramid Lake.
Morning flights are best for the right side to avoid harsh glare and keep the sun at your back. During the descent into RNO, stay alert; the pilot often banks near the Sierra Nevada, providing spectacular views of the rugged mountain peaks and high-altitude lakes.
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Indianapolis Skyline
Clear views of the Indiana capital shortly after reaching cruising altitude.
Midwestern Patterns
The intricate circular and geometric patterns of center-pivot irrigation in Kansas and Nebraska.
Southern Rockies
Distant but impressive views of the Colorado Front Range and Pikes Peak if on a southerly track.
Canyonlands
The deep red ravines and plateaus of eastern Utah's high desert.
Great Salt Lake
The southern end of the massive saline lake and the surrounding desert landscape.
Sit behind the wing to capture the expansive desert vistas of Utah. If flying in the late afternoon, this side will be in the direct sun, so bring sunglasses or a polarizing filter for photos. The approach into RNO from the south can offer a brief glimpse of the Carson Valley.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 3,130 km (1,945 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 41 min
Departure: CMH (39.998001, -82.891899)
Arrival: RNO (39.49909973144531, -119.76799774169922)
Route Type: Domestic
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