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OAK → ONT
Which side of the plane to sit from Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (Oakland) to Ontario International Airport (Ontario)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior panorama of the San Francisco Bay upon departure and a dramatic, close-up view of the rugged San Gabriel Mountains during the descent into the Inland Empire.
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San Francisco Bay
Breathtaking views of the San Mateo Bridge and the southern reaches of the bay shortly after departure.
Lick Observatory
Visible atop Mount Hamilton, the white domes of this historic observatory stand out in the Diablo Range.
Antelope Valley
The transition into the high Mojave Desert featuring the stark landscape of Palmdale and Lancaster.
Mount San Antonio (Mt. Baldy)
A spectacular close-up of the highest peak in the San Gabriel Mountains during the descent into Ontario.
The right side is ideal for evening flights to catch the sunset over the Pacific Coast Ranges. During the final 15 minutes of the flight, keep your camera ready for the steep, rocky canyons of the San Gabriel Mountains as the plane banks toward ONT.
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Mount Diablo
The prominent 3,849-foot peak of the East Bay is visible immediately after takeoff from OAK.
San Joaquin Valley
An aerial view of the vast, geometric patchwork of California's primary agricultural hub.
Tehachapi Pass
Watch for the massive wind farms located where the Sierras meet the Tehachapi Mountains.
San Bernardino Mountains
On final approach, the high peaks of the San Bernardino National Forest dominate the eastern horizon.
Sit on the left for the best morning light and to avoid direct sun glare during the southbound flight. Look for the California Aqueduct, which appears as a long, thin concrete ribbon winding through the valley floor.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 582 km (362 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 58 min
Departure: OAK (37.721298, -122.221001)
Arrival: ONT (34.05599975585937, -117.60099792480467)
Route Type: Domestic
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