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PDX → PSP
Which side of the plane to sit from Portland International Airport (Portland) to Palm Springs International Airport (Palm Springs)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a front-row seat to the dramatic peaks of the Cascade Range and the High Sierra, culminating in a descent over the Mojave Desert.
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Mount Hood
Immediately after takeoff, witness the snow-capped 11,249-foot peak of Oregon's highest mountain.
The Three Sisters
A striking trio of volcanic peaks in the Oregon Cascades visible shortly after departing the Portland area.
Crater Lake
Look for the deep blue waters and Wizard Island within the caldera of Mount Mazama if the flight path tracks slightly inland.
Mount Whitney
As you move through California, spot the highest peak in the contiguous United States within the Sierra Nevada range.
Joshua Tree & Mojave
The stark, beautiful desert landscape unfolds as you descend toward the Coachella Valley.
Sit on the left (Side A/K depending on aircraft) for the best morning light on the Cascades. On evening flights, the sunset will reflect off the snow-capped peaks. During winter, the mountain visibility is highest, but watch for cloud cover over the Willamette Valley.
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Willamette Valley
Lush green farmlands and vineyards stretching between the Coast Range and the Cascades.
Klamath National Forest
Dense, rugged forest terrain and deep river canyons crossing the Oregon-California border.
Lake Shasta
The sprawling, multi-armed reservoir near Redding, often appearing bright blue against the red earth.
San Jacinto Peak
The massive granite face of Mount San Jacinto looms large on the right side during the final descent into Palm Springs.
The right side is ideal for afternoon flights to avoid the direct glare of the sun. You will get a spectacular close-up view of the San Jacinto Mountains just before touchdown in PSP. Keep an eye out for the massive wind farms in the San Gorgonio Pass during the final minutes of flight.
Book Hotels in Palm SpringsDistance: 1,406 km (874 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 52 min
Departure: PDX (45.58869934, -122.5979996)
Arrival: PSP (33.829700469970696, -116.50700378417967)
Route Type: Domestic
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