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OAK → CMH
Which side of the plane to sit from Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (Oakland) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (Columbus)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side provides a front-row seat to the most dramatic landscapes in the lower 48, including the High Sierra, Utah's red rocks, and the Colorado Front Range.
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Yosemite & High Sierra
Look south during the initial climb to spot the iconic granite peaks and glacial valleys of the Yosemite wilderness.
Utah Canyonlands
Experience the spectacular red earth, winding canyons, and the carved paths of the Colorado River system.
Central Colorado Rockies
A direct view of the highest peaks in the Continental Divide, including the massive snow-capped Fourteeners.
Denver & The Front Range
Watch the dramatic transition where the Rocky Mountains abruptly end and the vast Great Plains begin.
Mississippi River
Cross the 'Mighty Mississippi' near the St. Louis area, seeing the massive scale of one of the world's major river systems.
This is the premier side for sunset flights, as the late afternoon sun illuminates the red rock canyons of Utah and the peaks of Colorado. If flying during the day, the right side offers better views of the more famous National Parks and the dramatic Front Range transition near Denver.
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Lake Tahoe & Tahoe National Forest
Visible shortly after departure, the deep blue waters of Lake Tahoe sit nestled in the Sierra Nevada mountains to the north.
Great Salt Lake
The massive, shimmering expanse of the salt flats and the lake's unique turquoise and pink hues are a highlight over Utah.
Medicine Bow Mountains
As you cross into Wyoming and Colorado, enjoy views of the rugged, snow-dusted northern Rockies.
Midwestern Patchwork
The intricate green and gold geometric patterns of Nebraska and Iowa farmland create a mesmerizing grid from 35,000 feet.
Chicago & Lake Michigan
On more northerly routes, the Chicago skyline and the vast horizon of Lake Michigan may be visible in the distance.
Ideal for morning flights to avoid direct sun glare. Keep your camera ready about 45 minutes into the flight for the best views of the Great Salt Lake. In winter, look for the stark contrast between the white salt flats and the surrounding dark mountain ranges.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 3,387 km (2,105 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 59 min
Departure: OAK (37.721298, -122.221001)
Arrival: CMH (39.998001, -82.891899)
Route Type: Domestic
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