The left side strings together San Francisco's bay and skyline at departure with the Cascade volcanoes near Redmond at arrival, while the right side mostly shows the flatter Sierra Nevada foothills and Central Valley farmland.
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Flight Path
San Francisco to Redmond is 463 miles (745 km), a flight of about 1 hour 50 minutes.
Sacramento Valley farmland, Mount Shasta, southern Cascade Range foothills
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Takeoff from SFO
LEFTDeparting SFO's eastern runways, the aircraft climbs out over San Francisco Bay before turning north, giving left-side passengers a sweeping view of the San Francisco skyline, the Golden Gate Bridge, and the bay's edge before the plane heads up the Central Valley.
Landing at RDM
LEFTOn approach into Redmond from the south, the flight path skirts the eastern edge of the Cascades, putting the volcanic peaks of Mount Bachelor, Broken Top, and the Three Sisters on the left side as the plane descends into the high desert.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from San Francisco International (SFO) to Roberts Field (RDM)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from San Francisco to Redmond. The left side strings together San Francisco's bay and skyline at departure with the Cascade volcanoes near Redmond at arrival, while the right side mostly shows the flatter Sierra Nevada foothills and Central Valley farmland.
What can I see during takeoff from San Francisco International in San Francisco?
During takeoff from San Francisco International (SFO), sit on the Left side for the best views. Departing SFO's eastern runways, the aircraft climbs out over San Francisco Bay before turning north, giving left-side passengers a sweeping view of the San Francisco skyline, the Golden Gate Bridge, and the bay's edge before the plane heads up the Central Valley. Notable sights include: San Francisco skyline, Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco Bay, Marin Headlands.
What can I see when landing at Roberts Field in Redmond?
When landing at Roberts Field (RDM), sit on the Left side for the best views. On approach into Redmond from the south, the flight path skirts the eastern edge of the Cascades, putting the volcanic peaks of Mount Bachelor, Broken Top, and the Three Sisters on the left side as the plane descends into the high desert. Notable sights include: Mount Bachelor, Three Sisters, Broken Top, Cascade foothills.
How long is the flight from San Francisco to Redmond?
The flight from San Francisco International (SFO) to Roberts Field (RDM) takes about 1 hour 50 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 463 miles (745 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the San Francisco to Redmond flight path pass over?
Sacramento Valley farmland, Mount Shasta, southern Cascade Range foothills