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Tip: Sit on the left side for landing.
The descent provides a scenic look at the agricultural patchworks of the Central Valley and the winding Sacramento River as it approaches the airport perimeter.
The descent provides a scenic look at the agricultural patchworks of the Central Valley and the winding Sacramento River as it approaches the airport perimeter.
The left side offers an unparalleled front-row seat to the 'Parade of Volcanoes' along the Cascade Range, featuring multiple iconic peaks at eye level.
The left side provides a more dramatic perspective of the central Rocky Mountain peaks, the expansive red rock canyons of Southern Utah, and the most consistent views of Lake Tahoe during the arrival into Sacramento.
The right side offers a superior view of the dramatic transition from the high deserts of the Southwest to the lush, alpine beauty of the Sierra Nevada, featuring a prime view of Lake Tahoe during the descent.
The left side offers a front-row seat to the dramatic Cascade Range, featuring a sequence of iconic snow-capped volcanic peaks from Mt. Hood down to Mt. Shasta.
The right side offers a superior view of iconic High Sierra landmarks, including the dramatic granite formations of Yosemite and the deep blue expanse of Lake Tahoe during the arrival phase.
The right side offers a superior view of the American West's most dramatic landmarks, including the Rocky Mountain foothills, the Grand Canyon, and the High Sierra.
The right side offers a superior view of the majestic Rocky Mountain National Park, the shimmering Great Salt Lake, and a more direct look at the rugged Sierra Nevada peaks during the descent into Sacramento.
The left side is the preferred choice for this transcontinental journey, primarily for the iconic aerial view of Lake Tahoe during the descent into Sacramento and the sun-drenched peaks of the Colorado Rockies during midday.
The left side is the clear winner for this short hop, providing iconic views of the San Francisco skyline, the Golden Gate Bridge, and the picturesque North Bay coastline immediately following takeoff from SFO.
While both sides offer incredible views of the American West, the Left Side is superior for the approach into Sacramento, often providing a spectacular panoramic view of Lake Tahoe and the high Sierra Nevada peaks.
The left side offers a superior view of the dramatic shift from the red rocks of the Southwest to the iconic deep blue waters of Lake Tahoe during the final descent.
The left side provides a superior view of the Chicago skyline upon departure and an iconic view of Lake Tahoe during the descent into the Sacramento Valley.