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OKC → SFO
Which side of the plane to sit from Will Rogers World Airport (Oklahoma City) to San Francisco International Airport (San Francisco)?
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.
Lake Powell
The brilliant blue waters of the reservoir contrasting against red sandstone canyons.
Monument Valley
Famous 'Mitten' buttes visible on the horizon near the Four Corners region.
Sierra Nevada
Snow-capped peaks and the dramatic drop-off of the Eastern Sierra Escarpment.
Yosemite National Park
Bird's-eye views of Half Dome and the glacial valley if on a northern flight path.
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.
Texas Panhandle
Vast stretches of the High Plains and massive wind farms near Amarillo.
Sandia Mountains
The dramatic eastern edge of Albuquerque with rugged New Mexico terrain.
Grand Canyon
Aerial views of the South Rim and the winding Colorado River deep below.
Mojave Desert
Unique desert topography and dry lake beds as you approach the California border.
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.
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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