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YEG → SFO
Which side of the plane to sit from Edmonton International Airport (Edmonton) to San Francisco International Airport (San Francisco)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side of the aircraft offers a front-row seat to the dramatic volcanic peaks of the Cascade Range and the iconic skyline of San Francisco during the final approach.
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Cascade Volcanoes
A parade of snow-capped giants including Mount Rainier, Mount Adams, and Mount Hood.
Crater Lake
The deep sapphire blue of the deepest lake in the USA, nestled inside a collapsed volcano.
Mount Shasta
The massive, isolated stratovolcano that dominates the landscape of Northern California.
Golden Gate Bridge
If the flight path follows the 'Point Reyes' arrival, you get a stunning view of the bridge and the city.
SF Skyline
Unparalleled views of the Transamerica Pyramid, Salesforce Tower, and the dense city grid.
The right side is the definitive choice for volcano spotting. For the best experience, book an afternoon flight to have the sun behind you, illuminating Mount Shasta and the Cascades. On the approach into SFO, the right side usually provides the classic view of the Golden Gate Bridge and the Pacific coastline, though fog can occasionally obscure the bridge in the summer months.
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Canadian Rockies
Spectacular views of the jagged southern peaks of the Rockies shortly after takeoff from Edmonton.
The Palouse
View the rolling, multicolored agricultural hills of Eastern Washington and Idaho.
Columbia River Basin
Watch the massive Columbia River carve through the arid landscape of the Pacific Northwest.
Sacramento Valley
Aerial views of California's capital city and the expansive agricultural grid of the Central Valley.
South Bay Salt Ponds
Vibrant, colorful salt evaporation ponds near the San Mateo Bridge during the final descent.
Choose the left side for sunrise views on morning flights to avoid direct glare. This side is also excellent for seeing the Sierra Nevada mountains in the distance and the industrial beauty of the East Bay during the landing sequence. Watch for the 'V' shape of the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta as you cross into California.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 1,871 km (1,163 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 30 min
Departure: YEG (53.3097000122, -113.580001831)
Arrival: SFO (37.61899948120117, -122.375)
Route Type: International
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