The left side offers a clear view of the Bakersfield city grid and downtown skyline as the plane descends into the southern San Joaquin Valley.
The right side offers a superior view of the high-altitude terrain, including the most rugged sections of the Colorado Rockies and the dramatic crossing of the Sierra Nevada mountains during the descent into Bakersfield.
The right side of the aircraft offers superior views of iconic southwestern geological features, including the perfectly preserved Meteor Crater and the volcanic San Francisco Peaks of northern Arizona.
The right side offers the most iconic landmarks, including a clear view of the Los Angeles skyline, the San Gabriel Mountains, and the dramatic descent over the Tejon Pass into the Central Valley.
The left side offers superior views of the San Francisco Bay upon departure and provides a closer perspective of the Sierra Nevada foothills and the vast agricultural tapestry of the Central Valley during the descent.
The left side offers a superior view of the diverse desert geography including the Colorado River crossing, the northern reaches of Joshua Tree National Park, and the dramatic descent through the Tehachapi Pass into the San Joaquin Valley.