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BUR → SFO
Which side of the plane to sit from Bob Hope Airport (Burbank) to San Francisco International Airport (San Francisco)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior perspective of the rugged San Gabriel Mountains upon departure and a spectacular view of the San Francisco skyline and Bay Bridge during the standard approach into SFO.
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San Gabriel Mountains
Dramatic views of Mount Wilson and the rugged peaks immediately after takeoff from Burbank.
Central Valley
The vast, geometric patchwork of California's agricultural heartland stretching toward the distant Sierra Nevada.
Mount Diablo
The prominent 3,849-foot peak of the Diablo Range serves as a landmark while entering the Bay Area airspace.
San Francisco Skyline
On the typical approach to runways 28L/R, you get a front-row seat to the Salesforce Tower, Transamerica Pyramid, and the Bay Bridge.
The right side is generally preferred for the 'Quiet Bridge' or 'Downwind' arrival patterns into SFO, which often fly north past the city before u-turning over the bay. Morning flights provide the best lighting on the San Gabriel Mountains. Look for the Tehachapi Pass wind farms early in the flight.
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Santa Monica Mountains
Aerial views of the Hollywood Hills and the coastal range separating the San Fernando Valley from the Pacific.
Central Coast Line
Distant glimpses of the Pacific Ocean and the rugged coastline near Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo.
Silicon Valley
As the plane descends, look for the sprawling campuses of tech giants in San Jose, Mountain View, and Palo Alto.
Stanford University
Clear views of the iconic Hoover Tower and the red-tiled roofs of the Stanford campus during the final approach.
Choose the left side for sunset flights to catch the golden hour over the Pacific Ocean. During the descent, keep your eyes peeled for the salt ponds at the southern end of the San Francisco Bay, which display vibrant hues of red and orange due to microorganisms.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 525 km (326 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 53 min
Departure: BUR (34.200698852539055, -118.35900115966795)
Arrival: SFO (37.61899948120117, -122.375)
Route Type: Domestic
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