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Our Recommendation
8.5

Right Side of the Plane

The right side provides a superior vantage point for the dramatic desert landscapes of the Southwest and typically offers the best view of the Oklahoma City skyline during the final approach into Will Rogers World Airport.

Right Side Highlights
8.5
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Silicon Valley

Bird's-eye view of the tech campuses and the sprawl of the South Bay during departure.

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Mojave Desert

Expansive vistas of the Mojave's unique rock formations and arid valleys.

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Lake Mead

The deep blue waters of Lake Mead and the Colorado River cutting through the desert.

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Painted Desert

Vibrant, multi-colored geological layers visible as the flight crosses into Arizona and New Mexico.

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OKC Downtown

The Devon Tower and the Oklahoma City skyline are usually prominent on the right side during a standard landing approach.

Choose the right side for mid-to-late afternoon flights to witness the sunset reflecting off the desert landscape. Keep your camera ready as you cross the Colorado River, as this side often gets distant views of the Grand Canyon's southern rim.

Left Side Highlights
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San Francisco Bay

Aerial views of the East Bay hills and the San Mateo-Hayward Bridge shortly after takeoff.

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Sierra Nevada Range

Rugged, snow-capped peaks of the central Sierras, often passing near the Yosemite Wilderness.

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Great Basin Desert

The stark, geometric patterns of the Nevada salt flats and isolated mountain ranges.

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Southern Rockies

The transition from the high desert into the Sangre de Cristo Mountains of New Mexico.

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The Plains Grid

The distinctive mile-by-mile agricultural grid of the Oklahoma Panhandle.

The left side is ideal for morning departures to avoid the harsh southern sun. It offers better views of the high-altitude alpine terrain of the Sierras. During the winter months, look for the dramatic snow lines across the Nevada basins.

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Route Information

Distance: 2,222 km (1,381 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 58 min

Departure: SFO (37.61899948120117, -122.375)

Arrival: OKC (35.39310073852539, -97.60070037841795)

Route Type: Domestic

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