Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Burbank to Spokane. While takeoff favors the left for mountain views, the landing approach on the right provides sustained views of the Cascade Range and the dramatic transition from valley floor to mountain terrain. The landing experience is more visually rewarding overall.

During takeoff from Burbank Glendale Pasadena (BUR), sit on the Left side for the best views. BUR typically departs westbound on Runway 15 or 33. Left-side seats face north initially, giving direct views of the San Gabriel Mountains and the sprawl of the San Fernando Valley. Right seats look toward downtown LA and the basin, which is less dramatic during climb-out. Notable sights include: San Gabriel Mountains (north), San Fernando Valley urban grid (immediate foreground), downtown Los Angeles skyline (southeast, distant), Santa Monica Mountains (west on horizon).

When landing at Spokane International (GEG), sit on the Right side for the best views. BUR typically lands on Runway 15 or 33 from the northeast. Right-side seats on approach from the north get unobstructed views of the Cascade Range and the terrain surrounding Spokane. Left seats face west toward the Columbia Plateau, which is flatter and less visually distinctive. Notable sights include: Cascade Range (northeast, distant peaks), Spokane Valley agricultural patchwork (immediate foreground), Spokane River valley (visible as linear feature), Spokane city grid (center, growing larger on descent).

The flight from Burbank Glendale Pasadena (BUR) to Spokane International (GEG) takes Approximately 1 hour 45 minutes to 2 hours.

The flight path crosses the Sierra Nevada foothills and transitions into the high desert plateau of central California and Oregon. Around the midpoint (near the California-Oregon border), you'll pass east of the Modoc Plateau. The terrain becomes progressively more open and arid, with scattered volcanic features and sparse vegetation. The Columbia Plateau dominates the final approach into Spokane, characterized by rolling grassland and agricultural areas. No major bodies of water are crossed on this route.