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BUR → IPL
Which side of the plane to sit from Bob Hope Airport (Burbank) to Imperial County Airport (Imperial)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior perspective of the dramatic San Jacinto mountain face, the sprawling Los Angeles skyline early in the flight, and the vast badlands of Anza-Borrego.
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Downtown LA Skyline
Excellent views of the skyscrapers and the urban sprawl of the Los Angeles basin.
Mount San Jacinto
One of the most physically dramatic mountain faces in North America, rising steeply from the desert.
Palm Springs Oasis
Bird's-eye view of the resort city's distinctive golf courses and mid-century architecture.
Anza-Borrego Badlands
Incredible geological textures and eroded canyons of California's largest state park.
Imperial Valley Farms
The transition into a perfectly gridded patchwork of green agricultural fields in the middle of the desert.
The right side is ideal for afternoon flights as the setting sun illuminates the San Jacinto mountains. Look for the massive wind farms in the San Gorgonio Pass during the initial descent phase. During spring, look for potential desert wildflower blooms in the Anza-Borrego region.
Book Hotels in ImperialSan Gabriel Mountains
Rugged northern border of the LA Basin visible immediately after departure from Burbank.
Rose Bowl & Pasadena
Clear views of the historic stadium and the Huntington Library grounds as you head southeast.
Mount San Gorgonio
Southern California's highest peak, often snow-capped, dominate the skyline to the north.
Joshua Tree National Park
Distal views of the unique monzogranite rock formations and the high desert landscape.
Salton Sea North Shore
A view of the northern reach of the inland sea and the Bombay Beach area.
Sit on the left for morning flights to keep the sun behind you and enjoy the crisp details of the San Bernardino Mountains. Watch for the stark contrast between the green Coachella Valley and the brown desert floor near Indio.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 299 km (186 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 30 min
Departure: BUR (34.200698852539055, -118.35900115966795)
Arrival: IPL (32.834201812699995, -115.57900238)
Route Type: Domestic
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