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OTH → PDX
Which side of the plane to sit from Southwest Oregon Regional Airport (North Bend) to Portland International Airport (Portland)?
Right Side of the Plane
While the left side offers stunning coastline, the right side provides a superior vantage point for the Oregon Coast Range and the spectacular 'Volcano Row' of the Cascades including Mt. Hood and Mt. Jefferson on the approach into Portland.
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Coast Range Forests
Dense, emerald-green Douglas Fir forests covering the undulating peaks of the Oregon Coast Range.
Marys Peak
The highest point in the Coast Range, often dusted with snow in winter, visible to the east near Corvallis.
Willamette Valley
A patchwork of vineyards and hazelnut orchards as the flight moves inland toward the PDX approach.
Cascade Volcanoes
Stunning distant views of Mt. Jefferson and a front-row seat to Mt. Hood as you descend into the Portland basin.
The right side is the 'mountain side.' For the best experience, choose an afternoon flight when the sun illuminates the Cascade peaks to the east. As the plane prepares for landing at PDX, the right side usually offers the iconic view of Mt. Hood looming over the city. Keep an eye out for the winding Willamette River just before touchdown.
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Oregon Dunes
Massive coastal sand dunes stretching from North Bend up towards Florence, visible immediately after departure.
Heceta Head Lighthouse
One of the most photographed lighthouses in America, perched on a dramatic cliffside above the Pacific.
Depoe Bay
The world's smallest navigable harbor and a prime spot for spotting whale activity from the air.
Newport Bayfront
Clear views of the Yaquina Bay Bridge and the bustling fishing fleet of the central coast.
Sit on the left for morning flights to avoid the harsh glare of the sun reflecting off the Pacific Ocean. This side is ideal for spotting the transition from sandy dunes to rugged basalt cliffs. If the flight path stays coastal before turning inland at Tillamook, the views of the Three Arch Rocks are unparalleled.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 275 km (171 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 28 min
Departure: OTH (43.41709899902344, -124.24600219726562)
Arrival: PDX (45.58869934, -122.5979996)
Route Type: Domestic
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