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OAK → GEG
Which side of the plane to sit from Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (Oakland) to Spokane International Airport (Spokane)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers an unparalleled sequence of the Pacific Northwest's most iconic stratovolcanoes and the dramatic peaks of the Cascade Range.
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San Francisco Bay
Aerial views of the Bay Bridge, Golden Gate, and Alcatraz during the initial climb out of Oakland.
Mount Shasta
The massive, snow-capped 14,179-foot peak dominates the horizon as you cross the California-Oregon border.
Crater Lake
Look for the deep indigo waters of the caldera, often visible in clear weather just west of the flight path.
The Three Sisters
A striking trio of closely spaced volcanic peaks situated in Central Oregon's Cascade Range.
Mount Hood
Oregon's highest point, a prominent glacier-clad peak visible as the flight nears the Columbia River.
Columbia River Gorge
The deep river canyon separating Oregon and Washington, featuring dramatic basalt cliffs.
Book a window seat on the left (Port) side for morning flights to have the sun behind you, illuminating the volcanoes perfectly. The sequence of peaks from Shasta to Hood is best viewed from mid-cabin or forward to avoid wing obstruction. Winter months offer the most dramatic snow-covered scenery, but summer provides the best clarity of the deep blue water in Crater Lake.
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The southernmost active volcano in the Cascades, located in Northern California's volcanic wilderness.
Modoc National Forest
A vast expanse of pine forests, lava flows, and rugged plateaus in the corner of California.
Goose Lake
A large, shallow endorheic lake straddling the border between California and Oregon.
Oregon High Desert
expansive views of the Great Basin's unique geology and the remote Steens Mountain further east.
The Palouse Hills
Vibrant, rolling loess hills that create a rhythmic agricultural patchwork during the descent into Spokane.
The right side is ideal for late afternoon flights to avoid the direct glare of the setting sun. It offers a unique perspective of the transition from forest to high desert. Keep an eye out for the rhythmic patterns of the Palouse hills during the final 20 minutes of the flight; their appearance changes significantly with the seasons, from bright green in spring to golden brown in late summer.
Book Hotels in SpokaneDistance: 1,165 km (724 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 33 min
Departure: OAK (37.721298, -122.221001)
Arrival: GEG (47.61989974975586, -117.53399658203124)
Route Type: Domestic
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