SFO → CDG

Golden Gate & North Bay

Aerial views of the Marin Headlands and the iconic bridge shortly after departure if taking off to the north.

Greenland Ice Sheet

Dramatic views of glaciers, fjords, and the massive ice cap roughly 6 to 7 hours into the flight.

Aurora Borealis

Excellent chances of seeing the Northern Lights during the dark winter months over the North Atlantic.

Scottish Highlands

Rugged coastlines and mountain ridges visible as the aircraft enters European airspace from the northwest.

Northern France

The patchwork of agricultural fields and rural villages during the final descent into Paris.

San Francisco Skyline

Panoramic views of downtown SF and the Bay Bridge immediately following a standard eastbound departure.

Lake Tahoe

Stunning blue waters of the high-altitude lake surrounded by the snow-capped Sierra Nevada range.

Rocky Mountains

Broad vistas of the jagged, high-altitude peaks as the flight traverses the American West.

English Channel

Frequent sightings of large cargo vessels and the white cliffs of the southern UK coast during descent.

Paris Cityscape

Depending on air traffic patterns, the Eiffel Tower and Sacré-Cœur are often visible on the right during the approach to CDG.