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LMT → SFO
Which side of the plane to sit from Crater Lake-Klamath Regional Airport (Klamath Falls) to San Francisco International Airport (San Francisco)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a more direct perspective of the majestic Mount Shasta and the rugged Trinity Alps, followed by a scenic descent into the Bay Area that often reveals the California coastline and iconic landmarks like the Golden Gate Bridge.
Mount Shasta (West Flank)
Provides an incredibly close and imposing view of one of California's most famous volcanoes.
Castle Crags State Park
Distinctive 6,000-foot tall granite spires that look like a medieval fortress rising from the pine forests.
Trinity Alps
Rugged, glacier-carved peaks of the Klamath Mountains visible to the west throughout the first half of the flight.
Napa and Sonoma Valleys
The geometric patterns of world-famous vineyards and rolling hills appear as the plane nears the Bay Area.
Golden Gate Bridge
On clear days, if the flight follows the Point Reyes arrival, the iconic orange bridge and San Francisco skyline are visible on the right.
The right side is generally the 'money side' for this route. For the best photography of Mount Shasta, book an afternoon flight when the sun illuminates the western faces of the peaks. During the SFO landing approach, the right side often provides stunning views of the Pacific coastline and the Marin Headlands before turning into the bay.
Mount Shasta
The massive 14,179-foot volcanic peak dominates the landscape shortly after takeoff from Klamath Falls.
Lassen Peak
The southernmost active volcano in the Cascade Range, visible as a prominent white dome to the southeast.
Sutter Buttes
Known as the 'World's Smallest Mountain Range,' these ancient volcanic remnants rise sharply from the flat Sacramento Valley floor.
Sacramento Skyline
The capital city of California and its surrounding sprawl are visible as the flight traverses the Central Valley.
Oakland and East Bay
Approaching SFO, views of the Port of Oakland, the Bay Bridge, and the dense urban landscape of the East Bay.
Choose a window seat on the left for morning flights to avoid direct glare from the sun. The left side is superior for spotting the Sacramento River delta system and the unique circular formation of the Sutter Buttes. Keep an eye out for the San Mateo-Hayward Bridge during the final descent into SFO.
Distance: 507 km (315 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 51 min
Departure: LMT (42.156101, -121.733002)
Arrival: SFO (37.61899948120117, -122.375)
Route Type: Domestic
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