JFK → OAK

Manhattan Skyline

Unrivaled views of the Financial District and Midtown skyscrapers during initial climb out of JFK.

Appalachian Mountains

The long, parallel ridges and valleys of Pennsylvania stretching toward the horizon.

Mississippi River

A clear view of the massive waterway dividing the Midwest from the Great Plains.

Utah Canyonlands

Stunning aerial perspectives of the red rock formations, mesas, and deep canyons of eastern Utah.

High Sierra Peaks

Jagged, snow-capped granite peaks as the aircraft crosses into California south of Lake Tahoe.

San Francisco Bay

A panoramic view of the Bay Bridge, the city skyline, and the Salesforce Tower on final approach.

Great Lakes Shoreline

Views of the southern coast of Lake Erie and potentially Lake Michigan depending on the northern track.

Chicago Vistas

On clear days with a northern routing, the Willis Tower and Chicago lakefront are visible in the distance.

Great Salt Lake

The distinct color contrast and vast salt flats of the northern Utah desert region.

Lake Tahoe

One of the flight's highlights, showing the deep blue alpine water surrounded by evergreen forests.

Sacramento Delta

The intricate network of green islands and winding waterways of the California Central Valley.

Berkeley Hills

The lush green ridges of the East Bay and the University of California campus during the arrival sequence.