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Tip: Sit on the left side for takeoff.
As you climb north, you will see Levi's Stadium, Great America, and the southern San Francisco Bay wetlands against the backdrop of the Santa Cruz Mountains.
As you climb north, you will see Levi's Stadium, Great America, and the southern San Francisco Bay wetlands against the backdrop of the Santa Cruz Mountains.
The right side of the aircraft offers an unparalleled parade of the Cascade Range's most iconic volcanic peaks, including Mt. Shasta, Mt. Hood, and an incredible close-up of Mt. Rainier during the descent.
The right side of the aircraft offers an unparalleled 'Volcano Tour' of the Cascade Range, featuring massive snow-capped peaks like Mount Shasta and Mount Hood.
The right side offers the most dramatic and direct views of Lake Tahoe and the High Sierra peaks as the flight tracks east-northeast from the Bay Area.
The right side offers a superior vantage point for the iconic departure over the San Francisco Bay and the breathtaking first glimpse of Kauai's jagged green ridges and interior mountains upon arrival.
The right side offers a premier view of the California coastline, featuring the dramatic Monterey Bay, the rugged cliffs of Big Sur, and a stunning aerial perspective of the Pacific Ocean throughout the flight.
The right side offers a superior mix of the California coastline, the Channel Islands, and the iconic 'El Arco' rock formation during the descent into Los Cabos.
The right side offers a more consistent parade of iconic landmarks, including the granite cliffs of Yosemite, the unique geography of Mono Lake, and the striking red rock formations of Southern Utah before crossing the highest peaks of the Rockies.
The right side is the preferred choice for this route as it hugs the California coastline, offering expansive views of the Pacific Ocean, Monterey Bay, and the scenic descent over La Jolla into San Diego.
The left side offers superior views of the dramatic Sierra Nevada range and the most rugged sections of the Colorado Rockies, while benefiting from the sun being positioned on the opposite side of the aircraft for most of the journey.
The left side offers a more consistent display of California's diverse inland geography, including the Diablo Range, the agricultural patterns of the Central Valley, and a dramatic final approach past the San Gabriel Mountains and the Los Angeles skyline.
The left side is superior for this transcontinental journey because it avoids direct southern sun glare while providing iconic views of Lake Tahoe, the Great Salt Lake, and the best potential views of the Manhattan skyline during the JFK approach.
The right side provides a superior vantage point for the tech landscape of Silicon Valley upon departure, the vast expanse of the Mojave Desert, and the beautiful rolling hills of the Texas Hill Country during the descent into Austin.