SMF → IAH

Lake Tahoe

Visible shortly after departure, the deep blue waters of this alpine lake are framed by the snow-capped Sierra Nevada.

Sierra Nevada Mountains

Dramatic granite peaks and rugged ridgelines as the flight climbs out of the Sacramento Valley.

Great Basin Desert

Unique 'Basin and Range' topography featuring north-south mountain corridors separated by dry valleys.

Sangre de Cristo Mountains

The southern tip of the Rockies in New Mexico, offering spectacular high-altitude terrain.

Palo Duro Canyon

As you enter Texas, look for the 'Grand Canyon of Texas' with its distinctive red clay and caprock formations.

Central Valley

A bird's-eye view of California's agricultural heartland, characterized by perfectly square green and brown fields.

Mojave Desert

Expansive vistas of arid wilderness, including dry lake beds and volcanic cinder cones near the CA-NV border.

Grand Canyon

Depending on the specific airway, the northern rim and the vast erosion of the Colorado River may be visible in the distance.

Sonoran Desert

Vast stretches of Arizona desert featuring rugged buttes and the iconic landscape of the Southwest.

Houston Skyline

During the descent into IAH, you may catch views of the downtown skyscrapers and the sprawling Ship Channel to the south.