About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from San Francisco International (SFO) to Cedar City Rgnl (CDC)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from San Francisco to Cedar City. The right side delivers the most dramatic sustained scenery: the colorful San Francisco Bay and bridges on departure, then the Nevada Basin and Range terrain in the middle of the flight, and a reasonable view of the Great Basin valleys on approach. The left side at landing is better for Cedar Breaks, but the right side wins the overall flight for sheer variety and the spectacular Bay departure.
What can I see during takeoff from San Francisco International in San Francisco?
During takeoff from San Francisco International (SFO), sit on the Right side for the best views. SFO typically departs south on runways 28L/28R heading west before turning east. A right-side seat gives you views over the San Francisco Bay, the San Mateo Bridge, and the South Bay as you climb and bank eastward. The left side faces the Pacific and suburban sprawl. Notable sights include: San Francisco Bay, San Mateo Bridge, South Bay salt evaporation ponds (vivid geometric colors), Dumbarton Bridge.
What can I see when landing at Cedar City Rgnl in Cedar City?
When landing at Cedar City Rgnl (CDC), sit on the Left side for the best views. Cedar City Regional typically uses runway 20 for arrivals, meaning the aircraft approaches from the north heading south. A left-side seat faces east toward the Markagunt Plateau and the dramatic red-rock escarpments at the edge of Cedar Breaks National Monument. The right side looks west over flat desert valleys. Notable sights include: Markagunt Plateau, Cedar Breaks National Monument escarpment, Iron County desert valleys, Hurricane Cliffs.
How long is the flight from San Francisco to Cedar City?
The flight from San Francisco International (SFO) to Cedar City Rgnl (CDC) takes Approximately 1 hour 15 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes.
What does the San Francisco to Cedar City flight path pass over?
The route crosses the central Nevada Basin and Range province — a series of parallel north-south mountain ranges separated by flat dry valleys. Notable features include the Spring Mountains near Las Vegas visible to the south, the Nevada desert playas and dry lake beds, and the transition into the Colorado Plateau as you approach Utah. The Great Basin Desert dominates the mid-flight view with its stark, linear ridgelines and pale valley floors.