About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Burbank Glendale Pasadena (BUR) to Reno Tahoe International (RNO)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Burbank to Reno. While takeoff offers good San Gabriel Mountain views on the right, the landing approach provides superior scenery with Lake Tahoe and the Sierra Nevada—two major alpine landmarks that dominate the visual experience. The left side captures the most dramatic portion of the flight.
What can I see during takeoff from Burbank Glendale Pasadena in Burbank?
During takeoff from Burbank Glendale Pasadena (BUR), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right-side seats offer views of the San Gabriel Mountains immediately after departure. The aircraft climbs northeast from Burbank, and right-side windows capture the dramatic north-south ridge of the San Gabriels rising directly ahead during the initial climb. Notable sights include: San Gabriel Mountains, Los Angeles basin sprawl to the south, San Fernando Valley floor, Verdugo Mountains to the west.
What can I see when landing at Reno Tahoe International in Reno?
When landing at Reno Tahoe International (RNO), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left-side seats provide the best views during descent into Reno. The aircraft approaches from the west, and left windows frame the Sierra Nevada range and Lake Tahoe's eastern shoreline as the plane descends toward the Reno valley floor. Notable sights include: Sierra Nevada range, Lake Tahoe (eastern shore and basin), Washoe Valley, Carson Range foothills.
How long is the flight from Burbank to Reno?
The flight from Burbank Glendale Pasadena (BUR) to Reno Tahoe International (RNO) takes 1h 15m.
What does the Burbank to Reno flight path pass over?
Mojave Desert floor with scattered dry lake beds, Inyo Mountains and White Mountains along the eastern Sierra escarpment, Mono Basin, and the transition from high desert to alpine terrain as the aircraft climbs over the Sierra Nevada crest