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OMA → SAN
Which side of the plane to sit from Eppley Airfield (Omaha) to San Diego International Airport (San Diego)?
Right Side of the Plane
While both sides offer stunning views of the American West, the right side provides the most direct and expansive views of the Grand Canyon and Lake Powell, making it the premier choice for this route.
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Colorado Rockies
Sweeping views of the high-altitude peaks near the Aspen and Gunnison areas.
Lake Powell
The winding, bright blue waters of the reservoir contrasting sharply against the red sandstone canyons.
Grand Canyon
A world-class aerial view of the North Rim and the vast depth of the canyon's main gorge.
Mojave Desert
Expansive views of the high desert, including rugged mountain ranges and dry lake beds.
Mission Bay
As the plane turns for its final approach, you will see the interconnected waterways and parks of Mission Bay and Pacific Beach.
The right side is unbeatable for seeing the Grand Canyon, which usually appears about 60-80 minutes before landing. To avoid glare from the sun when flying west-southwest, a morning flight is ideal. Look for the white 'V' of the Hoover Dam slightly to the north if the flight path is tracking towards the upper Mojave.
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Nebraska Farmlands
The intricate geometric patterns of center-pivot irrigation circles stretching across the Great Plains.
Sangre de Cristo Mountains
Dramatic views of the southernmost subrange of the Rockies as you transition into the Southwest.
Painted Desert
A vibrant landscape of badlands featuring stratified layers of siltstone and mudstone in Northern Arizona.
Salton Sea
California's largest, landlocked lake appearing as a deep blue oasis in the middle of the Colorado Desert.
Downtown San Diego
An incredible close-up view of Balboa Park and the city's skyscrapers during the final seconds of the steep descent into SAN.
Sit on the left for a late afternoon flight to see the San Diego skyline illuminated by the setting sun. This side offers the best view of the famous 'dive' over Balboa Park during the final approach. Keep your camera ready about 15 minutes before landing for the transition from desert to coastal mountains.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 2,109 km (1,310 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 49 min
Departure: OMA (41.3032, -95.894096)
Arrival: SAN (32.7336006165, -117.190002441)
Route Type: Domestic
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