The right side delivers the flight's best scenery end to end: San Gabriel Mountains on departure, the Sierra Nevada and Mount Shasta during cruise, and Mount Hood on arrival, while the left side offers mostly flat valley and hazy coastal views.
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Flight Path
Ontario to Portland is 839 miles (1,351 km), a flight of about 1 hour 45 minutes.
Sierra Nevada foothills, Sacramento Valley, Mount Shasta, southern Cascade Range
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from ONT
RIGHTDeparting ONT to the west before turning north, the right side gives a good look at the San Gabriel Mountains and Mount Baldy rising sharply north of the Inland Empire, while the left side mostly shows flat suburban sprawl toward LA.
Landing at PDX
RIGHTOn the descent into PDX from the south, the right side faces east toward the snow-capped cone of Mount Hood standing above the Columbia River Gorge, a landmark not visible from the opposite side of the cabin.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Ontario International (ONT) to Portland International (PDX)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Ontario to Portland. The right side delivers the flight's best scenery end to end: San Gabriel Mountains on departure, the Sierra Nevada and Mount Shasta during cruise, and Mount Hood on arrival, while the left side offers mostly flat valley and hazy coastal views.
What can I see during takeoff from Ontario International in Ontario?
During takeoff from Ontario International (ONT), sit on the Right side for the best views. Departing ONT to the west before turning north, the right side gives a good look at the San Gabriel Mountains and Mount Baldy rising sharply north of the Inland Empire, while the left side mostly shows flat suburban sprawl toward LA. Notable sights include: San Gabriel Mountains, Mount Baldy, Inland Empire sprawl.
What can I see when landing at Portland International in Portland?
When landing at Portland International (PDX), sit on the Right side for the best views. On the descent into PDX from the south, the right side faces east toward the snow-capped cone of Mount Hood standing above the Columbia River Gorge, a landmark not visible from the opposite side of the cabin. Notable sights include: Mount Hood, Columbia River, Willamette River, Portland skyline.
How long is the flight from Ontario to Portland?
The flight from Ontario International (ONT) to Portland International (PDX) takes about 1 hour 45 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 839 miles (1,351 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Ontario to Portland flight path pass over?
Sierra Nevada foothills, Sacramento Valley, Mount Shasta, southern Cascade Range