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SFOMKE

Our Recommendation
8.7

Left Side of the Plane

The left side offers a superior view of major landmarks including Lake Tahoe, the Great Salt Lake, and the Milwaukee skyline upon arrival.

Left Side Highlights
8.7
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San Francisco Bay

Aerial views of the Golden Gate Bridge and the city skyline shortly after departure from SFO.

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Lake Tahoe

A stunning view of the deep blue alpine lake surrounded by the snow-capped Sierra Nevada mountains.

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Great Salt Lake

The expansive white salt flats and the unique colors of the northern part of the lake in Utah.

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Wind River Range

Dramatic, rugged peaks and glacial valleys across the Wyoming wilderness.

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Nebraska Sandhills

Intricate patterns of grass-stabilized sand dunes spanning the Great Plains.

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Milwaukee Skyline

Direct views of the downtown area and the Calatrava-designed Art Museum during the final approach.

Sit on the left for morning flights to avoid direct southern sun glare. This side is prime for capturing the contrast between the Nevada desert and the Great Salt Lake. During winter months, the snow coverage on the Sierras and Rockies is significantly more visible from this side.

Right Side Highlights
7.2
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Silicon Valley

Views of the tech headquarters and the southern salt ponds of the San Francisco Bay.

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Yosemite National Park

High-altitude views of the granite domes and deep valleys of the southern Sierras.

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Great Basin

A vast landscape of basin and range topography stretching across Nevada.

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Colorado Rockies

Distant views of the high peaks of the Front Range and the Continental Divide.

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Mississippi River

Crossing the wide, winding artery of America near the border of Iowa and Illinois.

The right side is ideal for afternoon flights if you enjoy watching the sunset over the wing. However, be aware that southern exposure means more heat and light intensity through the window. Look for the circular patterns of center-pivot irrigation fields over the Midwest plains.

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Route Information

Distance: 2,962 km (1,841 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 57 min

Departure: SFO (37.61899948120117, -122.375)

Arrival: MKE (42.94720077514648, -87.89659881591797)

Route Type: Domestic

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