LGB → PDX

Los Angeles Basin

Detailed views of the urban sprawl, the San Gabriel Mountains, and the Mojave Desert fringe shortly after takeoff.

Mount Shasta

The crown jewel of Northern California; this massive, snow-capped stratovolcano is usually visible very closely on the right.

Crater Lake

On clear days, the deep blue waters of the caldera are visible as you cross the California-Oregon border.

The High Cascades

A parade of peaks including Mount McLoughlin, Mount Jefferson, and the Three Sisters as you head north.

Mount Hood

Oregon's highest peak often appears dominant on the right side during the final approach into PDX.

Pacific Coastline

Vistas of the California coast as the plane heads north, particularly near the Central Coast and Big Sur regions.

San Francisco Bay Area

Distant views of the Golden Gate Bridge and the San Francisco skyline if the flight path tracks closer to the coast.

Oregon Coast Range

Dense, rolling evergreen forests and the rugged wilderness of Western Oregon during the descent into Portland.