PHX → SMF

Camelback Mountain

Clear views of Phoenix's most famous landmark and the affluent Paradise Valley area shortly after departure.

Lake Mead & Hoover Dam

The massive reservoir and the iconic dam are often clearly visible as the flight tracks northwest toward Nevada.

Lake Tahoe

The highlight of the trip; incredible views of the massive alpine lake and the surrounding ski resorts during descent.

Folsom Lake

A significant reservoir on the American River that signals the final minutes of the flight.

Apple Hill

The forested foothills of the Sierras, home to orchards and vineyards east of Sacramento.

Phoenix Cityscape

Aerial view of downtown Phoenix and the grid layout of the Valley of the Sun immediately after takeoff.

Death Valley

The stark, colorful landscapes of one of the lowest and hottest places on Earth, visible mid-flight.

Yosemite National Park

Distant but majestic views of the Sierra Nevada's granite cathedrals, including Half Dome and El Capitan.

California Central Valley

A patchwork quilt of agricultural fields and orchards as the plane descends toward Sacramento.

Sierra Nevada Crest

The rugged western slopes of the mountain range, often snow-capped during winter and spring.