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OAK → LGB
Which side of the plane to sit from Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (Oakland) to Long Beach /Daugherty Field/ Airport (Long Beach)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers superior views of the California coastline, the iconic Monterey Bay crescent, and a stunning final approach over the Long Beach harbor and Queen Mary.
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San Francisco Bay
Immediate views of the bay, the Peninsula, and potentially the Golden Gate in the distance.
Monterey Bay
The distinctive deep blue crescent of the Monterey coastline is visible mid-flight.
Santa Lucia Range
Dramatic coastal mountains where the Big Sur cliffs meet the Pacific Ocean.
Channel Islands
Santa Cruz and Anacapa Islands are often visible as the plane nears the SoCal coast.
Long Beach Harbor
Aerial view of the Queen Mary, the Port of Long Beach, and the breakwater on final approach.
The right side is best in the afternoon to avoid the glare of the sun over the Pacific. Watch for the 'Marine Layer' fog banks that often hug the coast, creating a beautiful 'sea of clouds' effect against the cliffs.
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Dominant peak of the East Bay visible shortly after departure from OAK.
San Joaquin Valley
The vast agricultural patchwork of California's heartland stretches to the horizon.
Tehachapi Mountains
The rugged transverse ranges that mark the transition from Central to Southern California.
LA Basin Sprawl
The immense, shimmering urban grid of the San Gabriel Valley during the descent.
Sit on the left for morning flights to see the Central Valley illuminated by the rising sun. During winter, look for snow-capped peaks in the San Gabriel Mountains as you begin the arrival into the LA area.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 568 km (353 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 57 min
Departure: OAK (37.721298, -122.221001)
Arrival: LGB (33.81769943, -118.1520004)
Route Type: Domestic
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