GDL → SMF

Sierra Madre Occidental

Rugged, high-altitude mountain ranges of Western Mexico with deep canyons and jagged peaks.

Mojave Desert

Striking desert landscapes featuring ancient volcanic craters and expansive dry lake beds.

High Sierra

Breathtaking views of the eastern face of the Sierra Nevada range, often snow-covered well into summer.

Lake Tahoe

On many arrival paths into SMF, the stunning deep blue of Lake Tahoe is visible nestled in the mountains.

Eldorado National Forest

Dense alpine forests and granite ridges as the plane begins its descent into the Sacramento Valley.

Gulf of California

Distant views of the deep blue waters and the silhouette of the Baja California Peninsula to the west.

Sonoran Coastline

The stark contrast where the arid desert meets the sea along the northwestern Mexican coast.

California Central Valley

The massive, colorful geometric patterns of one of the world's most productive agricultural regions.

Coastal Range

Rolling hills and the Pacific fog line visible in the distance as the flight moves north.