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SBA → PDX
Which side of the plane to sit from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (Santa Barbara) to Portland International Airport (Portland)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a premier view of the 'Ring of Fire' volcanic peaks, including the massive Mt. Shasta and a spectacular close-up of Mt. Hood during the final descent.
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Santa Ynez Mountains
Immediate views of the transverse mountain range rising directly behind Santa Barbara.
Mount Shasta
The dominating 14,179-foot snow-capped stratovolcano in Northern California.
Crater Lake
The strikingly deep blue water of the caldera is often visible mid-flight in Southern Oregon.
The Three Sisters
A trio of majestic volcanic peaks located near Bend as you traverse the Cascade Range.
Mount Hood
A breathtakingly close view of Oregon's highest peak during the arrival vector into PDX.
The right side is essential for volcano enthusiasts. To see Crater Lake, ensure you are flying on a clear day as it is often obscured by clouds. On the final approach to PDX, the right side usually provides the best angle of downtown Portland and Mt. Hood simultaneously.
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Channel Islands
Aerial perspective of Santa Cruz and Anacapa islands shortly after takeoff from SBA.
California Coastline
Dramatic views of the rugged Big Sur cliffs and Monterey Bay if flying a coastal route.
San Francisco Bay
Distant views of the Golden Gate Bridge and the Pacific entry to the bay area.
Oregon Dunes
The vast coastal sand dunes and the collision of the Pacific with the dense Oregon forests.
Choose the left side for morning flights to avoid the harsh glare of the sun reflecting off the Pacific Ocean. This side is ideal for spotting the transition from California chaparral to the lush greenery of the Pacific Northwest.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 1,263 km (785 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 41 min
Departure: SBA (34.42620087, -119.8399963)
Arrival: PDX (45.58869934, -122.5979996)
Route Type: Domestic
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