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Our Recommendation
8.8

Right Side of the Plane

The right side offers a superior sequence of scenic landmarks, including the High Sierra, Yosemite National Park, and the iconic aerial approach over the San Francisco Bay which often showcases the city skyline and the Golden Gate Bridge.

Right Side Highlights
8.8
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Lake Powell

The brilliant blue waters of the reservoir contrasting against red sandstone canyons.

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Monument Valley

Famous 'Mitten' buttes visible on the horizon near the Four Corners region.

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Sierra Nevada

Snow-capped peaks and the dramatic drop-off of the Eastern Sierra Escarpment.

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Yosemite National Park

Bird's-eye views of Half Dome and the glacial valley if on a northern flight path.

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San Francisco Bay

Sweeping views of the Bay Bridge, Alcatraz, and the Golden Gate Bridge during arrival.

For the best experience, try to book an afternoon flight to see the Sierra Nevada and Yosemite bathed in golden hour light. During the descent into SFO, the right side typically provides the classic view of the San Francisco city skyline and the bay's iconic bridges if the plane flies the 'Bridge Visual' approach.

Left Side Highlights
7.5
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Texas Panhandle

Vast stretches of the High Plains and massive wind farms near Amarillo.

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Sandia Mountains

The dramatic eastern edge of Albuquerque with rugged New Mexico terrain.

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Grand Canyon

Aerial views of the South Rim and the winding Colorado River deep below.

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Mojave Desert

Unique desert topography and dry lake beds as you approach the California border.

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Silicon Valley

The headquarters of major tech giants and the salt ponds of San Jose during descent.

Choose the left side for morning departures to keep the sun behind you for better visibility and photos. Keep a lookout for Meteor Crater in Northern Arizona, which appears as a distinct, perfectly circular bowl in the desert floor about midway through the flight.

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Route Information

Distance: 2,222 km (1,381 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 58 min

Departure: OKC (35.39310073852539, -97.60070037841795)

Arrival: SFO (37.61899948120117, -122.375)

Route Type: Domestic

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