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OAK → EUG
Which side of the plane to sit from Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (Oakland) to Mahlon Sweet Field (Eugene)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers breathtaking, close-up views of the massive volcanic peaks of the Cascade Range, including the iconic Mount Shasta and Lassen Peak.
Lassen Volcanic Park
The southernmost active volcano in the Cascades, often surrounded by sulfur-stained geothermal landscapes.
Mount Shasta
The flight's crown jewel, this 14,179-foot stratovolcano dominates the horizon with its permanent snowfields.
Lake Shasta
The massive, multi-fingered reservoir known for its bright orange banks and deep blue waters.
Siskiyou Mountains
The complex, high-altitude terrain bridging the gap between the California and Oregon borders.
Willamette Valley
The fertile, lush green basin of Oregon as the plane begins its final approach into Eugene.
Sit on the right side for morning flights to avoid the direct western glare. Mount Shasta is typically visible for a significant portion of the mid-flight; keep your camera ready about 30-40 minutes after takeoff. Winter flights provide the most dramatic views of snow-covered volcanic peaks.
San Francisco Bay
Aerial views of the Bay Bridge and the San Francisco skyline immediately after departure from OAK.
Napa & Sonoma Valleys
Geometric patterns of world-famous vineyards stretching across the rolling hills of Northern California.
Mendocino Coastline
The rugged, rocky Pacific interface and the dense coastal fog banks that often hug the shoreline.
Redwood National Forest
Deep green expanses of ancient forests as you cross into the mountainous terrain of the Pacific Northwest.
Choose the left side for sunset flights to witness the sun dipping into the Pacific Ocean. Early in the flight, look down for the intricate salt ponds near the East Bay marshes. If the flight path stays coastal, you may see the mouth of the Klamath River.
Distance: 717 km (446 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 12 min
Departure: OAK (37.721298, -122.221001)
Arrival: EUG (44.12459945678711, -123.21199798583984)
Route Type: Domestic
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