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DFW → OAK
Which side of the plane to sit from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (Dallas-Fort Worth) to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (Oakland)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior view of the majestic Sierra Nevada mountains and a high probability of spotting the deep blue waters of Lake Tahoe before beginning the descent into the Bay Area.
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Sangre de Cristo Mountains
The southernmost subrange of the Rocky Mountains, offering snow-capped views in New Mexico.
Great Basin Ranges
A series of rhythmic mountain ridges and valleys stretching across the Nevada landscape.
Lake Tahoe
A stunning, clear-blue alpine lake nestled in the Sierra Nevada; usually visible roughly 30-40 minutes before landing.
Sierra Nevada Mountains
Rugged, high-altitude peaks and deep granite canyons, including sights near Yosemite and the Stanislaus National Forest.
Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta
A complex web of waterways, islands, and levees where the rivers meet the bay at the flight's end.
The right side is ideal for morning flights to see the Sierras illuminated by the sun. It also provides the best chance to see Lake Tahoe to the north of the aircraft. Since this side faces north, you will avoid the direct sun glare for most of the westward journey.
Book Hotels in OaklandPalo Duro Canyon
Catch a glimpse of the 'Grand Canyon of Texas' with its distinct red clay and stone formations shortly after takeoff.
Sandia Mountains
Dramatic granite peaks rising above Albuquerque, New Mexico, marking the edge of the Rio Grande Valley.
Mojave Desert
Expansive vistas of arid basins and isolated mountain ranges characteristic of the High Desert.
San Joaquin Valley
A vast, geometric patchwork of agricultural fields and orchards that comprise California's Central Valley.
San Francisco Bay
Views of the southern San Francisco Bay, including colorful salt evaporation ponds and the San Mateo Bridge during the final approach.
Choose the left side for sunset views on evening flights as you travel west. During the final approach into OAK, look for the unique red and yellow salt ponds near the Dumbarton Bridge. Afternoon flights may experience more glare on this side due to the southern exposure.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 2,340 km (1,454 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 7 min
Departure: DFW (32.896801, -97.038002)
Arrival: OAK (37.721298, -122.221001)
Route Type: Domestic
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