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Our Recommendation
9.4

Right Side of the Plane

The right side offers a front-row seat to the 'Ring of Fire' volcanoes of the Cascades, including Mount Hood, the Three Sisters, and a stunning view of Mount Shasta and Crater Lake.

Right Side Highlights
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Mount Hood

Oregon's highest peak, appearing as a massive, glacier-clad cone towering over the horizon.

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Three Sisters

A striking trio of closely spaced volcanic peaks near Bend, Oregon, often visible in high detail.

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Crater Lake

The incredibly blue waters of the caldera are often visible if the flight path stays slightly inland.

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Mount Shasta

The dominant feature of Northern California, this massive stratovolcano is visible for a significant portion of the flight.

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Lassen Volcanic NP

Views of Lassen Peak and the surrounding geothermal terrain of the southernmost Cascade volcano.

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San Francisco Bay

Stunning aerial views of the Bay, the San Mateo Bridge, and potentially the SF skyline on the approach to OAK.

This is one of the most scenic routes in the US. Sit behind the wing to ensure an unobstructed view of the volcanic peaks. On clear days, look further west to spot Mount St. Helens and Mount Rainier on the horizon. For the best photography, choose a window seat on the right during a late afternoon flight for dramatic lighting on Mount Shasta.

Left Side Highlights
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The Palouse

Unique rolling hills and agricultural patterns of Eastern Washington immediately after takeoff.

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Columbia River Gorge

Dramatic view of the river cutting through the landscape as you cross the Washington-Oregon border.

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Oregon High Desert

Expansive views of the arid, volcanic landscape of Central Oregon and the Ochoco National Forest.

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Warner Mountains

Rugged peaks located near the intersection of the Oregon, California, and Nevada borders.

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Sacramento Valley

Bird's-eye view of California's capital city and the sprawling agricultural grid of the valley.

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Diablo Range

The golden-brown hills of the East Bay as the plane begins its final descent into Oakland.

The left side is ideal for morning flights to avoid direct sun glare. It provides a great perspective of the vastness of the American West's interior and the contrast between the green Palouse and the dry high desert. During evening flights, you may see the shadow of the Cascades lengthening across the valley floor.

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Route Information

Distance: 1,165 km (724 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 33 min

Departure: GEG (47.61989974975586, -117.53399658203124)

Arrival: OAK (37.721298, -122.221001)

Route Type: Domestic

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