MNL → SFO

Sierra Madre Mountains

Stunning views of the rugged mountain range of Northern Luzon shortly after departing Manila.

Japanese Archipelago

Depending on the jet stream, you may catch glimpses of the eastern coast of Honshu and urban lights of Tokyo.

Aleutian Islands

On clear days via a Great Circle route, the snow-capped volcanic peaks of the Alaskan islands are visible.

Golden Gate Bridge

The classic approach into SFO often places the famous orange bridge and the Marin Headlands on the left side.

San Francisco Skyline

A clear view of the SalesForce Tower and the dense downtown area as the plane maneuvers for landing.

Corregidor Island

Historic island fortress at the entrance of Manila Bay visible shortly after takeoff.

Pacific Sunrise

A breathtaking view of the sun rising over the horizon during the final third of the long-haul flight.

Farallon Islands

Isolated, rocky wildlife refuges located about 30 miles off the coast of San Francisco.

Pacific Coastline

Views of the California coast, including Ocean Beach and the Olympic Club, as the plane descends.

SFO Parallel Landings

The right side often offers a great view of aircraft landing simultaneously on the parallel runway 28R.