SJC → PHX

Silicon Valley Urban Scrawl

Aerial perspective of the sprawling tech campuses in San Jose and Santa Clara immediately after takeoff.

Mount Hamilton

Look for the white domes of the Lick Observatory perched atop the highest peak in the Diablo Range.

Southern Sierra Nevada

Distant but majestic views of snow-capped peaks including the southern reaches of Sequoia National Park.

Death Valley Vista

On clear days, the vast, shimmering salt flats of the lowest point in North America are visible to the far north.

Lake Pleasant

A vibrant blue reservoir in the Sonoran Desert that signals the final descent into the Phoenix valley.

Tonto National Forest

The rugged, saguaro-studded terrain of the Arizona uplands as the plane banks toward Sky Harbor.

Santa Cruz Mountains

Lush, forested ridges that separate the Santa Clara Valley from the Pacific coastline.

Salinas Valley

The 'Salad Bowl of the World' showcases vibrant green agricultural grids against the golden coastal hills.

Tehachapi Wind Farm

One of the world's largest collections of wind turbines visible near the transition to the Mojave Desert.

Mojave Air and Space Port

The famous 'boneyard' and flight testing center where numerous commercial airliners are stored.

The Colorado River

The winding blue lifeline of the Southwest, carving through the desert near the California-Arizona border.

Vulture Mountains

Ancient volcanic peaks and rugged terrain near Wickenburg as you enter Arizona airspace.