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GEG → OAK
Which side of the plane to sit from Spokane International Airport (Spokane) to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (Oakland)?
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.
Mount Hood
Oregon's highest peak, appearing as a massive, glacier-clad cone towering over the horizon.
Three Sisters
A striking trio of closely spaced volcanic peaks near Bend, Oregon, often visible in high detail.
Crater Lake
The incredibly blue waters of the caldera are often visible if the flight path stays slightly inland.
Mount Shasta
The dominant feature of Northern California, this massive stratovolcano is visible for a significant portion of the flight.
Lassen Volcanic NP
Views of Lassen Peak and the surrounding geothermal terrain of the southernmost Cascade volcano.
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.
The Palouse
Unique rolling hills and agricultural patterns of Eastern Washington immediately after takeoff.
Columbia River Gorge
Dramatic view of the river cutting through the landscape as you cross the Washington-Oregon border.
Oregon High Desert
Expansive views of the arid, volcanic landscape of Central Oregon and the Ochoco National Forest.
Warner Mountains
Rugged peaks located near the intersection of the Oregon, California, and Nevada borders.
Sacramento Valley
Bird's-eye view of California's capital city and the sprawling agricultural grid of the valley.
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.
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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