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Our Recommendation
8.8

Right Side of the Plane

The right side offers the most dramatic mountain scenery, including a close-up fly-by of Mount Hood and the snow-capped Colorado Rockies.

Right Side Highlights
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Colorado Rockies

Expansive views of the Front Range and massive snow-capped peaks as you cross into the Mountain West.

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Boise National Forest

Vast stretches of dense evergreen wilderness and high-altitude lakes in central Idaho.

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Mount Hood

A spectacular, close-range view of Oregon's highest peak, often appearing level with the aircraft windows.

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Portland Skyline

Views of downtown Portland and the Willamette River if the flight approaches PDX from the east.

The right side is essential for the iconic Mount Hood view, which occurs shortly before landing. Choose a seat behind the wing to ensure the engine doesn't block your mountain photos. In winter and spring, the snow coverage on the Rockies and Cascades provides incredible high-contrast scenery.

Left Side Highlights
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High Plains

Geometric crop circles and rugged canyon lands of the Texas and Oklahoma panhandles.

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Wasatch Range

Distant but impressive views of the jagged peaks surrounding Salt Lake City and the Great Basin.

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Mount St. Helens

The famous horseshoe-shaped crater and blast zone are often visible to the north during the final descent.

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Columbia River Gorge

The winding river carved through steep basalt cliffs marking the border between Oregon and Washington.

Sit on the left to avoid direct sunlight on afternoon flights heading northwest. Keep your camera ready about 20 minutes before landing for views of the Columbia River. This side is also better for spotting Mount Adams and Mount St. Helens on the horizon during the final approach phase.

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Route Information

Distance: 2,597 km (1,614 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 28 min

Departure: DFW (32.896801, -97.038002)

Arrival: PDX (45.58869934, -122.5979996)

Route Type: Domestic

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