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SFO → LMT
Which side of the plane to sit from San Francisco International Airport (San Francisco) to Crater Lake-Klamath Regional Airport (Klamath Falls)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers the most dramatic views of the San Francisco coastline, the rugged Mendocino National Forest, and a stunning close-up perspective of the massive Mount Shasta stratovolcano before landing.
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San Francisco Skyline
Breathtaking views of the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz, and the city skyline immediately after takeoff from SFO.
Point Reyes National Seashore
The dramatic triangular peninsula and white cliffs of the California coast stretching into the Pacific.
Mendocino National Forest
Expansive vistas of dense evergreen forests and the rugged terrain of the Northern Coast Ranges.
Mount Shasta
The absolute highlight of the trip, this 14,179-foot peak dominates the horizon with its snow-capped peak.
Upper Klamath Lake
Large, scenic freshwater lake visible during the final descent into the Klamath Basin.
Request a window seat on the left (Port side) and aim for a morning flight. The morning sun illuminates the western face of the Cascade volcanoes, providing perfect lighting for photos of Mount Shasta. If departing via the 28L/R runways, the turn north often provides a spectacular view of the Golden Gate Bridge.
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San Francisco Bay
Aerial views of the Bay Bridge, Treasure Island, and the bustling Port of Oakland during the climb.
Mount Diablo
The prominent 3,849-foot landmark of the East Bay, often surrounded by a sea of morning fog.
Sacramento Valley
A vast geometric patchwork of agriculture, including rice paddies and orchards, stretching toward the Sierras.
Lassen Volcanic National Park
View the distinct cinder cones and the massive plug dome of Lassen Peak to the east of the flight path.
Lava Beds National Monument
A unique landscape of basaltic lava flows and volcanic craters visible as you approach the Oregon border.
The right side is ideal for seeing the vastness of the Central Valley and the volcanic activity of the southern Cascades. Late afternoon flights are best for this side to avoid the direct glare of the sun, which will be on the opposite side of the aircraft. Keep an eye out for Lake Almanor just south of Lassen Peak.
Book Hotels in Klamath FallsDistance: 507 km (315 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 51 min
Departure: SFO (37.61899948120117, -122.375)
Arrival: LMT (42.156101, -121.733002)
Route Type: Domestic
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