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SFO → COS
Which side of the plane to sit from San Francisco International Airport (San Francisco) to City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport (Colorado Springs)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior sequence of iconic landmarks, including a prime view of Yosemite National Park, the high Sierra peaks, and the stunning red rock formations of the Colorado Plateau.
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Silicon Valley
See the sprawling tech campuses of Palo Alto and Mountain View during the initial climb.
Yosemite National Park
Stunning aerial views of Half Dome and the glacial valley are usually visible on this side.
Mono Lake
Spot the ancient saline lake located just east of the Sierra Nevada escarpment.
Utah Canyon Country
The dramatic red sandstone canyons and mesas of the Southwest are highly visible mid-flight.
For the most dramatic mountain scenery, the right side is king. Book an afternoon flight to ensure the sun is behind the plane, which illuminates the Sierra Nevada and Utah's red rocks without creating glare on your window. Keep your camera ready about 20-30 minutes after takeoff for Yosemite.
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San Francisco Skyline
Catch a glimpse of the downtown skyscrapers and the Bay Bridge shortly after departure from SFO.
Lake Tahoe
Look north to see the deep blue waters and surrounding snow-capped peaks of the Tahoe basin.
Great Basin Desert
View the unique 'basin and range' topography of Nevada with its rhythmic mountain ridges.
Pikes Peak
This 14,115-foot peak serves as the primary landmark on your final approach into Colorado Springs.
The left side is ideal for morning flights to avoid the harsh southern sun. It provides the best perspective of Lake Tahoe (looking north) and typically offers a more direct view of Pikes Peak during the final descent when the aircraft aligns with the runway from the west.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 1,547 km (961 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 4 min
Departure: SFO (37.61899948120117, -122.375)
Arrival: COS (38.805801, -104.700996)
Route Type: Domestic
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