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BOI → SJC
Which side of the plane to sit from Boise Air Terminal/Gowen Field (Boise) to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (San Jose)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior view of the volcanic landscape of Northern California, including Lassen Peak, and provides an iconic panoramic view of the San Francisco Bay and Silicon Valley upon descent.
Treasure Valley
Panoramic view of Boise, Meridian, and Nampa shortly after takeoff from BOI.
Owyhee Mountains
Sky-high views of the Silver City range and the high-altitude rugged terrain.
Lassen Volcanic Park
The distinct snow-capped peak of Lassen, the southernmost volcano in the Cascade Range.
San Francisco Bay
Stunning views of the colorful salt ponds and the southern reaches of the bay during descent.
Tech Headquarters
Spot the sprawling campuses of major technology companies as the plane aligns with SJC runways.
Choose this side for evening flights to catch the sunset over the Pacific ranges. During the winter, look North to spot the massive silhouette of Mount Shasta in the distance if the sky is clear.
Snake River Plain
Dramatic views of the winding Snake River and the dark volcanic basalt flows of the Idaho high desert.
Owyhee Desert
Vast, desolate, and rugged canyonlands stretching across the southwestern corner of Idaho.
Northern Sierra Nevada
Cross over the rugged granite peaks and dense evergreen forests of the California-Nevada border.
Central Valley Farmland
A massive patchwork of orchards and agricultural fields stretching toward the horizon.
Mount Hamilton
Features the historic Lick Observatory white domes perched atop the Diablo Range.
Downtown San Jose
Close-up views of the SAP Center and the urban core of Silicon Valley during final approach.
Sit here during morning flights to enjoy the illuminated landscape without the sun in your eyes. Keep a lookout about 15 minutes before landing for the white domes of the Lick Observatory on your left.
Distance: 841 km (523 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 24 min
Departure: BOI (43.5644, -116.223)
Arrival: SJC (37.362598, -121.929001)
Route Type: Domestic
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