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SFO → ONT
Which side of the plane to sit from San Francisco International Airport (San Francisco) to Ontario International Airport (Ontario)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers breathtaking views of the California coastline, Monterey Bay, and the rugged Santa Lucia Range before turning inland over the Los Angeles basin.
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Pacific Coastline
Stunning views of the rugged cliffs and beaches south of San Francisco and the San Mateo coast.
Monterey Bay
The iconic crescent-shaped bay, with Santa Cruz to the north and the Monterey Peninsula to the south.
Santa Lucia Range
The steep, dramatic mountains that form the backdrop of the famous Big Sur coastline.
Channel Islands
On clear days, the distant silhouettes of Santa Cruz and Anacapa Islands are visible off the coast.
Los Angeles Basin
A sprawling view of the Southland's urban grid as the aircraft maneuvers toward Ontario's runway.
The right side is unbeatable for afternoon or sunset flights as the sun dips into the Pacific. Look for the distinct change in geography from green coastal hills to the golden, dry mountains of the Transverse Ranges. Keep your camera ready shortly after takeoff for the best Monterey Bay views.
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San Francisco Bay
Panoramic views of the East Bay, the Dumbarton Bridge, and the dense urban landscape of Silicon Valley.
Central Valley
The vast, geometric patchwork of California's agricultural heartland stretching toward the horizon.
Tehachapi Wind Farm
Thousands of white wind turbines clustered along the mountain ridges near the Mojave Desert transition.
San Bernardino Mountains
Towering peaks including Mt. San Antonio (Mt. Baldy) visible during the final descent into Ontario.
Sit on the left for morning flights to keep the sun behind you and avoid glare. This side provides a better perspective of the inland mountain passes and the massive wind farms during the transition from the valley to the SoCal basin.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 585 km (364 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 59 min
Departure: SFO (37.61899948120117, -122.375)
Arrival: ONT (34.05599975585937, -117.60099792480467)
Route Type: Domestic
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