SFO → YUL

San Francisco Bay

Aerial views of the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz, and the Marin Headlands immediately after takeoff from SFO.

Lake Tahoe

The deep blue waters and snow-capped peaks of the Sierra Nevada mountains typically appear within 20 minutes of departure.

Great Salt Lake

The distinct turquoise and pink hues of the massive saline lake in Utah are a mid-flight highlight.

Chicago & Lake Michigan

Views of the Chicago skyline and the vast blue expanse of Lake Michigan as the flight crosses the Midwest.

Toronto & Lake Ontario

The CN Tower and the dense urban sprawl of the Greater Toronto Area are visible before crossing the Canadian border.

Montreal Skyline

On many approach paths, the left side provides a stunning view of Mount Royal and the downtown skyscrapers.

Yosemite National Park

The granite domes of Half Dome and El Capitan are often visible to the south shortly after the climb out of the Bay Area.

High Desert & Ruby Mountains

Rugged terrain and dramatic geological formations across Nevada and the Great Basin.

The Colorado Rockies

The jagged peaks of the Front Range and the high-altitude continental divide provide dramatic textures.

Mississippi River

The winding 'Mighty Mississippi' creates a clear geographic boundary between the plains and the industrial East.

St. Lawrence River

The massive waterway leading toward the Atlantic, with views of the South Shore and the Montérégie hills.