SFO → EWR

San Francisco & Golden Gate

Breathtaking views of the city, the Presidio, and the iconic orange bridge immediately after a northbound takeoff.

Lake Tahoe

The deep blue waters of North America's largest alpine lake, surrounded by the snowy peaks of the Sierra Nevada.

The Rocky Mountains

Dramatic views of the Front Range and snow-capped peaks as the flight crosses Colorado.

Lake Michigan

On northern tracks, the vast expanse of the lake and sometimes the Chicago skyline are visible in the distance.

Manhattan Skyline

A spectacular view of the Empire State Building, One World Trade Center, and the Central Park corridor during the final approach.

Silicon Valley

Views of the tech corridor and the distinctively colored salt ponds of the South San Francisco Bay.

Yosemite National Park

Distant but recognizable views of Half Dome and the High Sierra wilderness.

Canyonlands

The intricate, red-rock erosion patterns and river-carved valleys of the American Southwest.

Appalachian Mountains

The long, parallel ridges of the Pennsylvania 'Ridge-and-Valley' province during the final hour of flight.

Philadelphia

Often visible as a dense urban cluster to the south during the descent into the New York metro area.