Right side scores higher (3.5 vs 2.5) due to consistent mountain scenery throughout the flight. Departure offers the Boise foothills and Owyhee Mountains; cruise crosses the Great Basin with distant Sierra Nevada and Inyo ranges; arrival features the dramatic San Gabriel Mountains and Los Angeles Basin urban density. Left side lacks comparable terrain drama and offers mostly open desert and valley floor.
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Flight Path
Boise to Burbank is 657 miles (1,057 km), a flight of about 2 hours 15 minutes.
Great Basin high desert (central Nevada), distant Sierra Nevada peaks (eastern California), Inyo Mountains, Mojave Desert transition zone, San Bernardino Mountains (approach phase)
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from BOI
RIGHTRight side captures the Boise foothills and the initial climb over the Boise Valley with the Owyhee Mountains visible to the southeast. Left side faces northwest toward open terrain with minimal immediate visual interest.
Landing at BUR
RIGHTRight side offers views of the San Gabriel Mountains and the Los Angeles Basin sprawl during descent and approach to Burbank. The approach over the Valley provides urban density and mountain backdrop. Left side faces the Pacific and open terrain with less dramatic scenery during the final approach.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Boise Air Terminal (BOI) to Burbank Glendale Pasadena (BUR)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Boise to Burbank. Right side scores higher (3.5 vs 2.5) due to consistent mountain scenery throughout the flight. Departure offers the Boise foothills and Owyhee Mountains; cruise crosses the Great Basin with distant Sierra Nevada and Inyo ranges; arrival features the dramatic San Gabriel Mountains and Los Angeles Basin urban density. Left side lacks comparable terrain drama and offers mostly open desert and valley floor.
What can I see during takeoff from Boise Air Terminal in Boise?
During takeoff from Boise Air Terminal (BOI), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right side captures the Boise foothills and the initial climb over the Boise Valley with the Owyhee Mountains visible to the southeast. Left side faces northwest toward open terrain with minimal immediate visual interest. Notable sights include: Boise foothills, Boise Valley floor, Owyhee Mountains (distant southeast), Bogus Basin ski area (visible on clear days).
What can I see when landing at Burbank Glendale Pasadena in Burbank?
When landing at Burbank Glendale Pasadena (BUR), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right side offers views of the San Gabriel Mountains and the Los Angeles Basin sprawl during descent and approach to Burbank. The approach over the Valley provides urban density and mountain backdrop. Left side faces the Pacific and open terrain with less dramatic scenery during the final approach. Notable sights include: San Gabriel Mountains, Los Angeles Basin urban grid, Verdugo Mountains (north of Burbank), downtown Los Angeles skyline (distant).
How long is the flight from Boise to Burbank?
The flight from Boise Air Terminal (BOI) to Burbank Glendale Pasadena (BUR) takes about 2 hours 15 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 657 miles (1,057 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Boise to Burbank flight path pass over?
Great Basin high desert (central Nevada), distant Sierra Nevada peaks (eastern California), Inyo Mountains, Mojave Desert transition zone, San Bernardino Mountains (approach phase)