DCA → SFO

Chesapeake Bay

The vast estuary and the Maryland coastline visible during the initial climb out of the D.C. area.

Chicago Skyline

Depending on the jet stream, many routes pass north enough to see the city and Lake Michigan.

The Rockies

Expansive views of the snow-capped peaks of the Continental Divide and the Front Range.

Great Salt Lake

The shimmering white salt flats and the vast, still waters of northern Utah.

Lake Tahoe

The brilliant cobalt blue of the lake nestled in the Sierra Nevada mountains as you enter California.

San Francisco Skyline

On clear days, the 'Bridge Visual' approach offers an incredible view of the Golden Gate Bridge and downtown.

National Mall

Visible immediately after a north-facing takeoff from DCA, providing views of the Pentagon and Lincoln Memorial.

Appalachian Mountains

The rolling, green ridges of the Blue Ridge and Allegheny mountains shortly after reaching cruising altitude.

Mississippi River

The massive waterway marking the transition from the eastern forests to the Great Plains.

Canyonlands

Dramatic red rock formations and deep carvings of the Colorado River through southern Utah.

Yosemite National Park

Glimpses of the high Sierra granite peaks and the famous valley floor on southern arrival tracks.

Silicon Valley

Views of the sprawling tech campuses and colorful salt ponds of the South Bay during the final approach.