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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.
While both sides offer rugged beauty, the Right Side is generally preferred for its superior view of the Las Vegas Strip and Red Rock Canyon during the final approach into Harry Reid International Airport.
The left side provides a superior view of the San Jose city skyline, the iconic Lick Observatory, and the dramatic descent over the High Desert and San Gabriel Mountains into the Inland Empire.
The left side offers a superior vantage point for iconic Southwest landmarks, including the distant Grand Canyon, the striking White Sands of New Mexico, and the rugged transitions of the Continental Divide.
The left side provides superior views of the Great Salt Lake, the rugged Wasatch Range, the Black Hills of South Dakota, and the dramatic erosion of the Badlands, often concluding with a view of the Minneapolis skyline.
The left side is superior for this route as it typically offers a direct view of the stunning blue waters of Lake Tahoe and provides a panoramic approach over the Great Salt Lake and Antelope Island before landing.
The right side is the preferred choice for this transpacific route as it provides the most dramatic views of the Hawaiian archipelago, including the islands of Maui and Lanai, during the descent into Kona.
The left side offers a stunning departure over the Santa Cruz Mountains and a dramatic approach to Maui featuring the massive Haleakala volcano and the island's southern coastline.
The right side provides a superior vantage point for the dramatic 'Ring of Fire' geography, including the Pacific Northwest coast, the Aleutian Islands, and the volcanic peaks of Kamchatka, all while avoiding the direct southern sun glare.
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.
The right side offers a superior visual experience, featuring the initial California coastline, distant views of the Baja Peninsula, the deep blues of the Sea of Cortez, and the dramatic transition from the coastal plains into the rugged canyons of the Sierra Madre Occidental.
The left side offers superior views of the High Sierra Nevada mountains, the dramatic transition across the Mojave Desert, and the rugged basins of the Southwest.
The left side offers superior views of the Great Salt Lake and provides the best chance to see the iconic Chicago skyline and Lake Michigan during the standard arrival patterns into O'Hare.