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PDX → OKC
Which side of the plane to sit from Portland International Airport (Portland) to Will Rogers World Airport (Oklahoma City)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a spectacular close-up of Mt. Hood immediately after departure, followed by the most dramatic peaks of the Wasatch Range and the core of the Colorado Rockies.
Mt. Hood
A breathtakingly close view of Oregon's highest peak shortly after takeoff from PDX.
Malheur National Forest
Expansive views of the rugged Blue Mountains and dense evergreen forests of Eastern Oregon.
Wasatch Mountains
Dramatic views of the steep, snow-capped ridges bordering Salt Lake City.
Front Range Rockies
The high-altitude peaks of the Colorado Rockies as the flight transitions into the Great Plains.
Kansas Prairie
The iconic geometric patterns of center-pivot irrigation circles across the flat midwestern landscape.
Sit on the left for the best sunrise views on morning flights. Mt. Hood is visible almost immediately after takeoff; ensure your camera is ready. During winter, this side offers the best views of the snow-covered alpine basins in Utah and Colorado.
Cascade Volcanoes
Distant views of Mt. St. Helens and Mt. Adams visible to the north during the initial climb.
Great Salt Lake
The vast, shimmering expanse of the salt flats and the distinct color variations of the lake water.
Arid Basins
The high desert landscapes of Nevada and southern Wyoming with unique geological textures.
Oklahoma Panhandle
The transition from the high desert to the red soil and mesas of the western plains.
OKC Approach
Views of the suburban sprawl and the downtown Oklahoma City skyline during the final descent.
The right side is superior for evening flights to catch the sunset over the horizon. It provides a better perspective of the Great Salt Lake's northern shoreline. For the OKC arrival, the right side often gets a clearer view of the airport grounds before landing.
Distance: 2,385 km (1,482 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 11 min
Departure: PDX (45.58869934, -122.5979996)
Arrival: OKC (35.39310073852539, -97.60070037841795)
Route Type: Domestic
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