OAK → ABQ

San Francisco Bay

Aerial views of the Bay Bridge and the Oakland-San Francisco skyline shortly after takeoff.

High Sierra

The jagged, snow-capped peaks of the Sierra Nevada range, including the area north of Yosemite.

Mono Lake

The ancient, circular saline lake with its distinctive tufa towers visible on the eastern edge of the mountains.

Grand Canyon North Rim

Distant but clear views of the massive canyon system as the flight traverses northern Arizona.

Mount Taylor

A prominent extinct stratovolcano that dominates the landscape about 60 miles west of Albuquerque.

Sandia Mountains

The dramatic western escarpment of the Sandias, which turn pink during sunset, seen during the final approach.

Yosemite National Park

Glimpses of the glacial valleys and granite domes like Half Dome to the south of the flight path.

Mojave Desert

Expansive views of the high desert, including dry lake beds and unique geological formations.

Colorado River

The winding blue thread of the river near the California-Arizona border.

Meteor Crater

The world's best-preserved meteorite impact site, visible as a perfect circle in the Arizona desert.

Painted Desert

Vibrant, multi-colored badlands stretching across the landscape of eastern Arizona.

Rio Grande Valley

The lush green ribbon of vegetation following the river through the arid New Mexico landscape.