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SFO → EUG
Which side of the plane to sit from San Francisco International Airport (San Francisco) to Mahlon Sweet Field (Eugene)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side of the aircraft is the clear winner, offering a front-row seat to the dramatic peaks of the Cascade Range, including the massive Mount Shasta and the stunning deep blue of Crater Lake.
San Francisco Bay
Sweeping views of the Bay Bridge, Alcatraz, and the downtown skyline during the initial climb.
Wine Country
The neatly organized vineyards of Napa and Sonoma valleys spread out like a green quilt.
Mount Shasta
A breathtaking view of this massive, snow-capped stratovolcano that dominates the landscape for miles.
Crater Lake
On clear days, the unmistakable deep sapphire blue of the water inside the caldera of Mount Mazama.
Lassen Peak
The southernmost active volcano in the Cascade Range, often surrounded by its volcanic park neighbors.
The right side is the 'volcano side.' Mount Shasta is the primary landmark and will stay in view for a significant portion of the flight. For the best chance to see Crater Lake, look out about 15-20 minutes before beginning the descent into Eugene. Morning flights offer the best lighting as the sun illuminates the eastern faces of the mountains.
Golden Gate Bridge
Aerial views of the iconic bridge and Marin Headlands immediately after a northern departure.
Point Reyes
The dramatic, wind-swept peninsula and lighthouse visible as the flight tracks up the coastline.
Mendocino Coast
Rugged cliffs and dense redwood forests meeting the Pacific Ocean in a spray of white surf.
Siskiyou Mountains
The ancient and complex terrain of the Klamath Mountains as you cross the California-Oregon border.
Choose the left side for afternoon flights to enjoy the sunset reflecting off the Pacific Ocean. If the flight path stays coastal, you will have excellent views of the rugged Northern California shoreline. Keep an eye out for the San Francisco skyline immediately after takeoff if the winds dictate a northward departure.
Distance: 727 km (452 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 13 min
Departure: SFO (37.61899948120117, -122.375)
Arrival: EUG (44.12459945678711, -123.21199798583984)
Route Type: Domestic
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