Burbank to Oakland is 325 miles (523 km), a flight of about 1 hour 5 minutes.
The left side wins on both ends of this short flight: San Gabriel Mountain views at takeoff and a dramatic San Francisco Bay and skyline approach at landing, while the right side mostly shows open ocean or featureless inland terrain.
Flight Path
Santa Ynez Mountains, California Central Coast near Santa Barbara, Pacific Ocean coastline, Diablo Range foothills
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from BUR
LEFTDeparting Runway 15 from Burbank, the left side gives views over the San Fernando Valley and the San Gabriel Mountains as the aircraft climbs, with downtown LA's skyline visible off to the south. As the plane turns northwest toward Oakland, the Santa Susana Mountains and Simi Hills remain visible on the left.
Landing at OAK
LEFTOn approach to Oakland's westerly runways, the left side offers sweeping views of San Francisco Bay, the San Francisco skyline across the water, and the Bay Bridge as the aircraft descends over the East Bay hills. This is one of the most recognizable urban-bay approaches in the US.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Burbank Glendale Pasadena (BUR) to Metropolitan Oakland International (OAK)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Burbank to Oakland. The left side wins on both ends of this short flight: San Gabriel Mountain views at takeoff and a dramatic San Francisco Bay and skyline approach at landing, while the right side mostly shows open ocean or featureless inland terrain.
What can I see during takeoff from Burbank Glendale Pasadena in Burbank?
During takeoff from Burbank Glendale Pasadena (BUR), sit on the Left side for the best views. Departing Runway 15 from Burbank, the left side gives views over the San Fernando Valley and the San Gabriel Mountains as the aircraft climbs, with downtown LA's skyline visible off to the south. As the plane turns northwest toward Oakland, the Santa Susana Mountains and Simi Hills remain visible on the left. Notable sights include: San Gabriel Mountains, San Fernando Valley, downtown Los Angeles skyline, Santa Susana Mountains.
What can I see when landing at Metropolitan Oakland International in Oakland?
When landing at Metropolitan Oakland International (OAK), sit on the Left side for the best views. On approach to Oakland's westerly runways, the left side offers sweeping views of San Francisco Bay, the San Francisco skyline across the water, and the Bay Bridge as the aircraft descends over the East Bay hills. This is one of the most recognizable urban-bay approaches in the US. Notable sights include: San Francisco Bay, San Francisco skyline, Bay Bridge, Oakland harbor.
How long is the flight from Burbank to Oakland?
The flight from Burbank Glendale Pasadena (BUR) to Metropolitan Oakland International (OAK) takes about 1 hour 5 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 325 miles (523 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Burbank to Oakland flight path pass over?
Santa Ynez Mountains, California Central Coast near Santa Barbara, Pacific Ocean coastline, Diablo Range foothills