SAN → IAD

La Jolla Coastline

During the initial climb after banking east, witness the stunning cliffs and Pacific beaches of North San Diego.

Mojave Desert

View the stark, arid beauty of the high desert featuring unique rock formations and dry lake beds.

Colorado Plateau

On northerly flight paths, spot the distant but distinct red rock layers of the southwestern plateaus.

St. Louis Arch

Look for the iconic Gateway Arch as the flight crosses the Mississippi River toward the mid-Atlantic.

Potomac River

Visible during the final descent into Dulles, marking the border between Maryland and Virginia.

Shenandoah National Park

Aerial views of the lush green ridges and rolling hills of the Appalachian range before landing.

Salton Sea

A massive, reflective inland saline lake that stands out sharply against the desert landscape.

Sonoran Desert

Vast stretches of cactus-filled plains and rugged mountain ranges along the southern US border.

Imperial Valley

The patchwork of agricultural fields carved out of the desert near the California-Arizona border.

Mississippi River

The winding, majestic water of the largest river system in North America near Memphis or St. Louis.

Blue Ridge Mountains

Distinctive blue-misted peaks visible during the descent into the Northern Virginia region.

Virginia Hunt Country

View the sprawling estates and horse farms of the lush Virginia countryside during the final approach.