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ONT → OAK
Which side of the plane to sit from Ontario International Airport (Ontario) to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (Oakland)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side is superior for this northbound coastal route, offering expansive views of the California Coast Ranges and a front-row seat to the San Francisco Bay during the descent into Oakland.
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San Francisco Bay
Dramatic views of the bay's southern waters, including the colorful salt evaporation ponds near Newark.
Silicon Valley
Aerial perspective of the sprawling tech campuses and urban grid of San Jose and Palo Alto.
San Mateo-Hayward Bridge
The massive 7-mile bridge crossing the bay is often visible just before touchdown.
Coast Ranges
Views of the Santa Cruz Mountains and the rolling green hills that separate the bay from the Pacific.
Book a window seat on the left for morning flights to avoid direct sunlight and glare. During the descent, look for the vibrant red and orange hues of the salt ponds near Fremont. If the flight path takes a 'Downwind' approach, you may even catch a glimpse of the San Francisco skyline in the distance.
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San Gabriel Mountains
Spectacular views of Mount Baldy and the rugged high desert transition immediately after takeoff.
Tehachapi Pass
The massive wind farms and the transition from the Mojave Desert into the Central Valley.
San Joaquin Valley
The vast, geometric patchwork of California's primary agricultural heartland.
Mount Diablo
The most prominent peak in the East Bay, standing as a landmark during the final approach phase.
The right side is best for afternoon flights as the sun moves west, providing better lighting for photos of the Central Valley. On clear days, you can see the snow-capped Sierra Nevada mountains on the far horizon. Keep a lookout for the California Aqueduct snaking through the valley floor.
Book Hotels in OaklandDistance: 582 km (362 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 58 min
Departure: ONT (34.05599975585937, -117.60099792480467)
Arrival: OAK (37.721298, -122.221001)
Route Type: Domestic
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