EWR → SFO

Hudson River & Midtown

Breathtaking views of Central Park and the Midtown Manhattan skyscrapers after takeoff.

Great Lakes

Views of Lake Erie and the southern tip of Lake Michigan, potentially including the Chicago skyline.

Great Salt Lake

The stark white contrast of the Utah salt flats against the turquoise desert water.

Lake Tahoe

A premier highlight, offering a clear view of the deep blue lake nestled within the Sierra Nevada.

Golden Gate Bridge

Often visible on the right side if the flight takes a northern approach over the Marin Headlands.

San Francisco City

Unrivaled views of the Transamerica Pyramid, Alcatraz, and the downtown skyline before landing.

Manhattan Skyline

Sweeping views of the Freedom Tower and the Statue of Liberty during the initial climb out of Newark.

Appalachian Mountains

The long, parallel ridges of the Pennsylvania mountains stretching across the horizon.

Mississippi River

A massive, winding waterway that marks the transition into the American West.

Colorado Rockies

Direct views of the high peaks of the southern Rocky Mountains, often snow-capped year-round.

Utah Red Rocks

Vibrant red earth and deep canyon formations of Arches and Canyonlands National Parks.

Southern Sierras

The rugged granite peaks and high-altitude forests of the Sierra Nevada range near Yosemite.