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Our Recommendation
8.5

Left Side of the Plane

The left side offers the most dramatic views of the Sierra Nevada mountains, Lake Tahoe, and a stunning approach into the Wasatch Front.

Left Side Highlights
8.5
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San Francisco Bay

Immediate views of the Oakland waterfront, the Bay Bridge, and the San Francisco skyline upon departure.

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Lake Tahoe

If the flight takes a northerly path, you'll see the deep blue waters and surrounding peaks of the Tahoe basin.

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Basin and Range

Aerial perspective of Nevada's rhythmic mountain ridges and high-desert valleys stretching to the horizon.

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Bonneville Salt Flats

The stark white expanse of the salt flats visible as you cross the Nevada-Utah border.

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Wasatch Range

Dramatic, jagged peaks of the Wasatch mountains providing a backdrop as the plane descends into the Provo area.

The left side is superior for viewing the northern Sierra Nevada and Lake Tahoe. Aim for a morning flight to have the sun at your back, providing optimal lighting for photos of the mountains. Avoid seats over the wing (rows 10-20 on most narrow-body jets) to ensure an unobstructed view of the Great Basin.

Right Side Highlights
7.8
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Central Valley

A geometric tapestry of California's agricultural heartland stretching between the coast and the Sierras.

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Yosemite High Country

Distant views of the granite domes and high-altitude wilderness of northern Yosemite National Park.

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Mono Lake

The distinct blue waters and volcanic craters of the Mono Basin near the Eastern Sierra escarpment.

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Great Basin National Park

Wheeler Peak, one of Nevada's highest points, often visible to the south during the cruise phase.

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Utah Lake

A spectacular close-up view of Utah's largest freshwater lake during the final approach into PVU.

Sit on the right for an incredible view of Utah Lake just seconds before touchdown at PVU. This side is also better for late afternoon flights, as the sun will be on the opposite side of the aircraft, reducing glare. Look for the white 'Y' on the mountain near Provo during the landing sequence.

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Route Information

Distance: 948 km (589 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 35 min

Departure: OAK (37.721298, -122.221001)

Arrival: PVU (40.219200134277, -111.72299957275)

Route Type: Domestic

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