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FAT → SFO
Which side of the plane to sit from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (Fresno) to San Francisco International Airport (San Francisco)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers the most iconic views of the San Francisco Bay Area, including the city skyline and the East Bay hills during the final approach.
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Mount Diablo
The prominent 3,849-foot peak that serves as a landmark for the entire East Bay region.
Port of Oakland
Giant container cranes and massive cargo ships navigating the waters of the Inner Harbor.
San Francisco Skyline
A spectacular view of the Salesforce Tower and the Financial District during the final banking turn.
San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge
The double-decked suspension bridge connecting the city to the East Bay, visible just before touchdown.
The right side is the prime choice for the classic SFO arrival experience. As the aircraft descends and turns for the 28L or 28R runways, you will get an unobstructed panoramic view of the San Francisco city center. Sunset flights are particularly breathtaking on this side, as the city lights begin to flicker on and reflect off the bay water.
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San Joaquin Valley Orchards
Geometric patterns of almond and citrus groves immediately after takeoff from Fresno.
Diablo Range
The rugged coastal mountains that separate the Central Valley from the San Francisco Bay.
South Bay Salt Ponds
Vibrant, multicolored evaporation ponds near Redwood City and Menlo Park during descent.
Silicon Valley Tech Hubs
Aerial views of major tech campuses in Palo Alto and Mountain View as the plane aligns for landing.
Choose the left side for morning flights to avoid the direct glare of the sun over the valley. This side is particularly scenic in late winter and early spring when the Diablo Range turns a brilliant emerald green. Look for the distinctive red-tiled roofs of Stanford University as the plane enters the Bay Area airspace.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 253 km (157 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 25 min
Departure: FAT (36.77619934082031, -119.71800231933594)
Arrival: SFO (37.61899948120117, -122.375)
Route Type: Domestic
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