JFK → SMF

Manhattan Skyline

Early views of the New York City skyline and the Statue of Liberty depending on the departure runway.

Colorado Rockies

Stunning views of the high peaks of the Front Range and the jagged terrain of the central Rocky Mountains.

Utah Canyons

The deep red hues and winding river paths of the Arches and Canyonlands region of eastern Utah.

Lake Tahoe

The highlight of the route, offering a clear view of the deep blue alpine lake as the plane descends over the Sierras.

Sierra Nevada Range

Vast stretches of high-altitude forest and granite ridges leading into the California interior.

Great Lakes

Vistas of Lake Erie and potentially the southern tip of Lake Michigan depending on the northern reach of the flight path.

Great Plains

The geometric beauty of center-pivot irrigation circles across the agricultural heartland of Nebraska.

Great Salt Lake

The vast white expanse of the salt flats and the distinct color variations of the Great Salt Lake in Utah.

Mount Shasta

On clear days, the massive volcanic peak of Mount Shasta may be visible far to the north during the final cruise phase.

Sacramento Valley

The lush, green patchwork of the valley's rice fields and orchards during the final approach.