HOU → OAK

Houston Ship Channel

A complex network of industrial infrastructure and massive tankers heading toward the Gulf.

Painted Desert

Vibrant layered rock formations in northern Arizona offering a spectrum of reds, oranges, and purples.

Sierra Nevada Mountains

Breathtaking views of snow-capped peaks as the plane crosses into California.

Central Valley

The massive agricultural heart of California, seen as a perfectly organized green and brown patchwork.

San Francisco Skyline

Depending on the approach path, you can often see the Transamerica Pyramid, Salesforce Tower, and the Bay Bridge.

Downtown Houston

Excellent views of the Houston skyline and the Texas Medical Center immediately after departing HOU.

White Sands National Park

The striking white gypsum sand dunes of New Mexico are often visible against the darker desert floor.

Sonoran Desert

Vast stretches of the Arizona desert with rugged mountains and unique southwestern geological formations.

Silicon Valley

As the flight nears the Bay Area, look for the tech hubs of San Jose and Palo Alto.

South Bay Salt Ponds

Vibrant, multi-colored geometric evaporation ponds near the southern end of the San Francisco Bay.