PDX → CLT

Mount Hood

Oregon's tallest peak appears massive and incredibly close just minutes after departure from PDX.

High Desert

The stark, beautiful transition from the green Cascades to the arid landscapes of Eastern Oregon.

Grand Tetons

On many routes, the jagged, iconic peaks of the Teton Range in Wyoming are visible to the south.

Great Plains

A massive patchwork of crop circles and the winding Missouri and Mississippi River systems.

Smoky Mountains

As you approach Charlotte, look for the 'smoke' or mist rising from the ancient Appalachian valleys.

Uptown Charlotte

Depending on the wind, the final approach often provides a clear view of the Charlotte skyline.

Mount Adams

A massive stratovolcano in the Cascades visible to the north shortly after leaving Portland.

Columbia River

Stunning views of the wide river valley as it carves through the Cascades and into the high desert.

Northern Rockies

Glaciated peaks and vast forest tracts across Idaho and Montana's northern regions.

Midwest Cities

Potential views of the St. Louis Arch or the Cincinnati skyline depending on the specific flight vector.

Appalachian Ridge

The rolling, green-covered ridges of the Blue Ridge Mountains during the descent into North Carolina.