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Which side of the plane to sit from Portland International Airport (Portland) to Eastern Oregon Regional At Pendleton Airport (Pendleton)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a spectacular, close-up perspective of Mount Hood and the dramatic waterfalls along the Oregon side of the Columbia River Gorge.
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Mount Hood
Oregon's highest peak appears incredibly close, offering detailed views of its glaciers and crags.
Multnomah Falls
The famous two-tiered waterfall is visible nestled in the greenery of the Gorge cliffs.
Bonneville Dam
A major hydroelectric landmark spanning the river with its complex system of locks and spillways.
High Desert Transition
Watch the landscape transform from lush green Douglas firs to the arid, golden plateaus of Eastern Oregon.
The Dalles & John Day Dams
Massive river infrastructure projects that create the wide reservoirs used for barge traffic.
The right side is the 'star' of this route. Request a window seat ahead of the wing for an unobstructed view of Mount Hood. Afternoon flights are particularly stunning as the setting sun illuminates the western face of the mountains and casts long shadows across the Gorge.
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Mount St. Helens
Visible to the north shortly after takeoff, showing the massive crater from the 1980 eruption.
Mount Adams
A prominent, snow-capped stratovolcano that dominates the Washington horizon.
Beacon Rock
An iconic 848-foot basalt monolith rising from the north bank of the Columbia River.
Washington Wind Farms
Massive arrays of white wind turbines dotting the golden hills near Goldendale.
Columbia Hills
The rugged, treeless ridges of the Washington side, showcasing tectonic folding.
Sit on the left if you want a panoramic view of the Washington Cascades. On a clear day, you can often see as far as Mount Rainier in the distance. This side is better in the morning to avoid the direct glare of the southern sun reflecting off the river.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 292 km (181 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 29 min
Departure: PDX (45.58869934, -122.5979996)
Arrival: PDT (45.695098877, -118.841003418)
Route Type: Domestic
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