JFK → SFO

Manhattan Skyline

On departure from JFK, the left side often captures the dense skyscrapers of Lower Manhattan and the Statue of Liberty during the initial turn.

Appalachian Mountains

The ridged, forested landscape of the Pennsylvania wilds provides a textured view during the first hour of flight.

Southern Rockies

Dramatic views of the Colorado Front Range and the high peaks of the San Juan Mountains depending on the specific flight corridor.

Utah Canyons

Vibrant red rock formations and the intricate erosion patterns of the Colorado Plateau and Canyonlands region.

Yosemite & Sierras

Glacial valleys and granite domes of the southern Sierra Nevada range are often visible as the flight enters California.

SF Peninsula

Final descent usually offers views of the San Mateo Bridge, the salt ponds of the South Bay, and the tech campuses of Silicon Valley.

Great Lakes Coast

Clear views of the Lake Erie shoreline and the industrial landscapes of the Midwest.

Chicago & Lake Michigan

The flight path often passes near Chicago, offering a distant but impressive view of the Willis Tower and the lakefront.

Great Plains

The geometric beauty of center-pivot irrigation circles creates a green and gold patchwork across Nebraska and Kansas.

Great Salt Lake

The stark white salt flats and the distinct color variations of the lake's northern and southern arms.

Lake Tahoe

The deep azure waters of Lake Tahoe nestled among the snow-capped peaks of the northern Sierra Nevada.

Golden Gate & Marin

If the flight utilizes the 'Point Reyes' arrival, the right side may see the Golden Gate Bridge and the rugged Marin coastline.