The left side combines the San Gabriel foothill views on departure with the San Francisco Bay and skyline on arrival, giving it more visual variety than the right side's largely flat San Joaquin Valley farmland.
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Flight Path
Ontario to San Francisco is 363 miles (585 km), a flight of about 1 hour 15 minutes.
San Joaquin Valley farmland, Diablo Range foothills, distant Sierra Nevada silhouette to the east
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from ONT
LEFTDeparting ONT to the west, the left side offers views of the San Gabriel Mountains' southern foothills and the sprawling Inland Empire basin as the aircraft climbs and turns northwest toward the Central Valley corridor.
Landing at SFO
LEFTOn the approach into SFO from the south, the left side typically reveals the San Francisco Bay, the city's skyline across the water, and glimpses of the Golden Gate before the final turn onto the runway.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Ontario International (ONT) to San Francisco International (SFO)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Ontario to San Francisco. The left side combines the San Gabriel foothill views on departure with the San Francisco Bay and skyline on arrival, giving it more visual variety than the right side's largely flat San Joaquin Valley farmland.
What can I see during takeoff from Ontario International in Ontario?
During takeoff from Ontario International (ONT), sit on the Left side for the best views. Departing ONT to the west, the left side offers views of the San Gabriel Mountains' southern foothills and the sprawling Inland Empire basin as the aircraft climbs and turns northwest toward the Central Valley corridor. Notable sights include: San Gabriel Mountains, Chino Hills, Inland Empire urban grid.
What can I see when landing at San Francisco International in San Francisco?
When landing at San Francisco International (SFO), sit on the Left side for the best views. On the approach into SFO from the south, the left side typically reveals the San Francisco Bay, the city's skyline across the water, and glimpses of the Golden Gate before the final turn onto the runway. Notable sights include: San Francisco Bay, San Francisco skyline, Golden Gate Bridge, Bay Bridge.
How long is the flight from Ontario to San Francisco?
The flight from Ontario International (ONT) to San Francisco International (SFO) takes about 1 hour 15 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 363 miles (585 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Ontario to San Francisco flight path pass over?
San Joaquin Valley farmland, Diablo Range foothills, distant Sierra Nevada silhouette to the east