SMF → SEA

Mount Shasta

A massive, lone volcanic peak in Northern California that dominates the horizon for a significant portion of the early flight.

Crater Lake

The strikingly deep blue water of the famous caldera in Southern Oregon, often visible from cruising altitude.

The Three Sisters

A trio of closely grouped volcanic peaks near Bend, Oregon, providing a dramatic serrated skyline.

Mount Hood

Oregon's highest point, standing tall near the Columbia River Gorge as you transition from Oregon into Washington.

Mount St. Helens

The famous horseshoe-shaped crater and blast zone from the 1980 eruption, offering a unique geological perspective.

Mount Rainier

The crown jewel of the Cascades, appearing massive and remarkably close during the final descent into the Seattle area.

Sutter Buttes

The world's smallest mountain range, appearing as a circular volcanic cluster in the middle of the flat Sacramento Valley shortly after takeoff.

Willamette Valley

Vast stretches of Oregon's lush agricultural heartland and vineyard-covered hills visible through much of the mid-flight.

The Coast Range

Rolling forested mountains to the west, with occasional glimpses of the Pacific Ocean horizon on exceptionally clear days.

Olympic Mountains

The jagged, snow-capped peaks of Olympic National Park visible to the northwest as the plane begins its descent into the Puget Sound region.

Puget Sound

A bird's-eye view of the intricate waterways, islands, and shipping lanes of the Salish Sea during the final approach.