While the San Diego takeoff favors the right side, the cruise phase over the Sierra Nevada and Nevada's Basin and Range country, plus the foothill views on the Boise approach, give the left side more sustained scenic value across the whole flight.
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Flight Path
San Diego to Boise is 750 miles (1,207 km), a flight of about 1 hour 50 minutes.
Sierra Nevada range to the west, Nevada's Basin and Range desert ranges, Great Basin high desert, Owyhee Mountains near the Idaho border
Great circle distance and headings ›Phase by phase
Takeoff from SAN
RIGHTDeparting Runway 27 at SAN climbs west over San Diego Bay, then the aircraft banks right onto its northbound course, giving right-side passengers a sweeping view of downtown San Diego's skyline, Balboa Park, and the Coronado Bridge before the city falls away.
Landing at BOI
LEFTOn approach into BOI, arrivals typically curve in from the south and east before lining up on Runway 28, putting the Boise foothills and the abrupt line where the city meets the sagebrush hills on the left side of the aircraft during the final turn.
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Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from San Diego International Lindbergh Fld (SAN) to Boise Air Terminal (BOI)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from San Diego to Boise. While the San Diego takeoff favors the right side, the cruise phase over the Sierra Nevada and Nevada's Basin and Range country, plus the foothill views on the Boise approach, give the left side more sustained scenic value across the whole flight.
What can I see during takeoff from San Diego International Lindbergh Fld in San Diego?
During takeoff from San Diego International Lindbergh Fld (SAN), sit on the Right side for the best views. Departing Runway 27 at SAN climbs west over San Diego Bay, then the aircraft banks right onto its northbound course, giving right-side passengers a sweeping view of downtown San Diego's skyline, Balboa Park, and the Coronado Bridge before the city falls away. Notable sights include: Downtown San Diego skyline, Coronado Bridge, Balboa Park, San Diego Bay.
What can I see when landing at Boise Air Terminal in Boise?
When landing at Boise Air Terminal (BOI), sit on the Left side for the best views. On approach into BOI, arrivals typically curve in from the south and east before lining up on Runway 28, putting the Boise foothills and the abrupt line where the city meets the sagebrush hills on the left side of the aircraft during the final turn. Notable sights include: Boise foothills, Boise River greenbelt, city of Boise grid, Owyhee Mountains in distance.
How long is the flight from San Diego to Boise?
The flight from San Diego International Lindbergh Fld (SAN) to Boise Air Terminal (BOI) takes about 1 hour 50 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 750 miles (1,207 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the San Diego to Boise flight path pass over?
Sierra Nevada range to the west, Nevada's Basin and Range desert ranges, Great Basin high desert, Owyhee Mountains near the Idaho border