Seeing Lake Isabella from a plane
A reservoir formed by damming the Kern River in 1953, in the southern Sierra Nevada. Look for an irregular blue lake in dry, brown hills.
2 of our routes pass it. California · rated 5 of 10
The easy pick
San Diego to Sacramento: sit on the right, 29 min after takeoff.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| Sacramento to San Diego | Left | 33 min after takeoff |
| San Diego to Sacramento | Right | 29 min after takeoff |
From the real paths of every nonstop on these routes in the last 10 days, at the usual time of day.
Questions
Which side of the plane do you see Lake Isabella from?
It depends on the direction: the left on most of our routes (1 of 2). The table lists each route's side.
When can you see Lake Isabella from a plane?
Mid-flight: see the table for when on each route.
Do clouds matter?
Yes. These answers assume a clear day. Within 3 days of your flight, pick your exact flight in the app for the cloud forecast.
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