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OAK → MCI
Which side of the plane to sit from Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (Oakland) to Kansas City International Airport (Kansas City)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior perspective of the Great Salt Lake and provides softer lighting away from the direct southern sun, which is ideal for capturing the rugged textures of the Rocky Mountains.
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San Francisco Bay
Sweeping views of the Oakland hills, the Bay Bridge, and the Berkeley shoreline immediately after takeoff.
Sierra Nevada Range
The northern stretches of the Sierra Nevada, featuring dense forests and jagged granite ridges.
Great Salt Lake
A stunning aerial view of the lake's northern sections, showing vivid color contrasts between different brine basins.
Medicine Bow Mountains
Prominent peaks near the Wyoming border that remain snow-capped well into the summer months.
Nebraska Sandhills
The rolling, grass-stabilized sand dunes of western Nebraska providing a unique texture to the plains.
Opt for a seat forward of the wing to get the clearest views of the Great Salt Lake's unique colors. On daytime flights, this side remains in the shade, reducing glare for photography. Look for the transition from the high desert of Nevada to the green valleys of Utah about 90 minutes into the flight.
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Lake Tahoe
One of the world's most famous alpine lakes, visible as a deep blue gem nestled in the mountains.
Great Basin Topography
The rhythmic Basin and Range geography of Nevada, appearing like waves of earth frozen in time.
Colorado 14ers
The highest peaks of the Colorado Rockies, including views toward the Front Range and Pikes Peak.
Denver Metro Area
The sprawling grid of the Mile High City and the iconic tent-like roof of Denver International Airport.
Kansas Heartland
A geometric tapestry of circular irrigation patterns and vast agricultural fields leading into the Missouri River valley.
The right side is best for seeing the southern Sierra Nevada and the heart of the Colorado Rockies. However, the southern sun can be very bright on eastbound flights; consider this when choosing for photography. During sunset flights, this side offers spectacular golden hour light over the Kansas plains.
Book Hotels in Kansas CityDistance: 2,391 km (1,486 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 11 min
Departure: OAK (37.721298, -122.221001)
Arrival: MCI (39.2976, -94.713898)
Route Type: Domestic
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