About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from San Francisco International (SFO) to City Of Colorado Springs Muni (COS)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from San Francisco to Colorado Springs. The left side wins overall because the Pikes Peak and Front Range approach on landing is one of the most dramatic mountain arrivals in the continental US. While the right side has the better SFO departure view, the left side also captures the Sierra Nevada and Great Basin terrain during cruise, and delivers the stunning Rocky Mountain finale.
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 runway 28L/28R heading west then turning north, or uses runways 01L/01R heading north. On the dominant westerly departure (28s), a right-side seat gives you San Francisco Bay, the city skyline, and the Bay Bridge as the aircraft climbs and turns. On northerly departures (01s), right side still captures the bay and downtown SF. Notable sights include: San Francisco Bay, Bay Bridge, downtown SF skyline, San Mateo Bridge.
What can I see when landing at City Of Colorado Springs Muni in Colorado Springs?
When landing at City Of Colorado Springs Muni (COS), sit on the Left side for the best views. COS typically lands on runway 35L/35R heading north, or runway 17 heading south. On the common northerly approach (runway 35), the left side faces west directly toward Pikes Peak and the Front Range of the Rockies, which dominate the entire western horizon as you descend. This is the definitive view of the flight. Notable sights include: Pikes Peak, Front Range of the Rocky Mountains, Garden of the Gods (red rock formations), Colorado Springs urban grid.
How long is the flight from San Francisco to Colorado Springs?
The flight from San Francisco International (SFO) to City Of Colorado Springs Muni (COS) takes Approximately 2 hours 15 minutes.
What does the San Francisco to Colorado Springs flight path pass over?
After departing SFO the route crosses the Central Valley of California, then climbs over the Sierra Nevada (including the Lake Tahoe basin visible to the north), crosses the Great Basin desert of Nevada and Utah with its dry lake beds and basin-and-range topography, passes over the Wasatch Front near Salt Lake City, then descends across the Colorado Plateau and high plains of eastern Colorado toward the Front Range.