OAK → DFW

San Francisco Bay

Breathtaking views of the Bay Bridge, Berkeley, and the San Francisco skyline immediately after takeoff from OAK.

Sierra Nevada Range

Aerial views of the high alpine peaks and potentially Lake Tahoe depending on the specific flight corridor.

Grand Canyon North Rim

On the standard easterly route, the left side often looks down into the deepest parts of the canyon and the Colorado River.

Sandia Mountains

The dramatic eastern edge of the Rio Grande Rift near Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Texas Panhandle

The transition from the high desert of New Mexico into the iconic grid-patterned ranch lands of West Texas.

Silicon Valley

A southern view of the tech corridor and the southern reaches of the San Francisco Peninsula.

Mojave Desert

Expansive views of the arid landscape, including Joshua Tree-covered basins and dry lake beds.

Meteor Crater

A nearly perfect circular impact crater visible in the Arizona desert near Winslow.

Painted Desert

Vibrant, multicolored rock layers stretching across the Arizona plateau.

Fort Worth Skyline

As the plane descends into DFW from the west, the downtown Fort Worth area is often visible.

AT&T Stadium

The massive home of the Dallas Cowboys is a landmark frequently spotted on the final approach.