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LGB → SMF
Which side of the plane to sit from Long Beach /Daugherty Field/ Airport (Long Beach) to Sacramento International Airport (Sacramento)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side of the aircraft offers spectacular views of the San Gabriel Mountains upon departure and a long-range panorama of the majestic Sierra Nevada range throughout the flight.
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Downtown LA Skyline
A clear view of the skyscrapers of DTLA and the surrounding urban sprawl shortly after takeoff.
Mount San Antonio
Also known as Mt. Baldy, this snow-capped peak dominates the San Gabriel range to the east.
The High Sierra
Views of the Southern Sierra Nevada, including distant silhouettes of Yosemite National Park's granite peaks.
Tehachapi Wind Farm
Thousands of wind turbines spinning along the mountain ridges near the Grapevine pass.
Choose the right side for morning flights to avoid the direct glare of the sun. This side is superior for mountain lovers, as you will track parallel to the Sierra Nevada for most of the journey. Keep an eye out for Folsom Lake during the final approach into Sacramento.
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Palos Verdes & Coast
Aerial views of the rugged Palos Verdes Peninsula and the Pacific coastline immediately following departure.
Santa Susana Mountains
Rugged sandstone formations and canyon terrain as the plane heads north out of the Los Angeles Basin.
Central Valley Patchwork
An endless grid of agricultural fields, orchards, and vineyards extending toward the Coast Ranges.
San Joaquin Delta
The intricate network of levees, islands, and waterways where the Sacramento and San Joaquin rivers meet.
Sit on the left for sunset flights to witness the glow over the Pacific Ocean and the Coast Ranges. During the descent into SMF, you may catch glimpses of the San Francisco Bay Area in the far distance if visibility is high.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 624 km (388 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 2 min
Departure: LGB (33.81769943, -118.1520004)
Arrival: SMF (38.69540023803711, -121.59100341796876)
Route Type: Domestic
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