Reno to Burbank flight path: RNO to BUR

Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Reno to Burbank. While takeoff offers dramatic Sierra Nevada views from the left, the landing approach on the right provides more sustained scenic interest with the San Gabriel Mountains and extensive Los Angeles basin geography. The landing sequence is longer and more visually rewarding overall.

During takeoff from Reno Tahoe International (RNO), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left side captures the Sierra Nevada mountain range immediately west of Reno during climb-out, with Lake Tahoe visible in the distance. Right side faces toward the high desert plateau with minimal visual interest. Notable sights include: Sierra Nevada range, Lake Tahoe (distant), Washoe Valley, high desert terrain.

When landing at Burbank Glendale Pasadena (BUR), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right side provides views of the San Gabriel Mountains and the Los Angeles basin sprawl as the aircraft descends toward Burbank. Left side faces toward the Pacific Ocean with less distinctive urban and terrain features during final approach. Notable sights include: San Gabriel Mountains, Los Angeles basin urban grid, Verdugo Mountains, Southern California coastal plain.

The flight from Reno Tahoe International (RNO) to Burbank Glendale Pasadena (BUR) takes about 1 hour 15 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 374 miles (602 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.

Central Valley floor (sparse terrain), Kern County desert and oil fields, Tehachapi Mountains (southern Sierra Nevada), Mojave Desert transition zone, San Bernardino Mountains as approach to Southern California