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BUR → SJC
Which side of the plane to sit from Bob Hope Airport (Burbank) to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (San Jose)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a more diverse landscape featuring rugged coastal ranges, the dramatic San Andreas Fault line, and a beautiful approach into the Santa Clara Valley.
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Santa Susana Mountains
Unique sandstone formations and rocky peaks visible immediately after departure from Burbank.
Los Padres National Forest
Dense ridges and deep canyons of the California Coast Ranges stretching toward the Pacific.
Carrizo Plain
A stark, arid landscape where the San Andreas Fault is clearly visible as a dramatic scar across the earth.
Pinnacles National Park
Ancient volcanic rock spires and crags rising sharply from the Gabilan Range.
Santa Clara Valley
Sweeping views of the Silicon Valley sprawl and the southern tip of the San Francisco Bay upon descent.
Book an A-row seat for morning flights to avoid the direct glare of the sun. Look for the straight line of the San Andreas Fault roughly 20 minutes into the flight; it is most prominent in the arid sections of the Central Coast ranges.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesSan Fernando Valley
A vast aerial grid of the northern Los Angeles basin during the initial climb.
The Grapevine
The winding path of Interstate 5 as it climbs through the Tejon Pass into the Central Valley.
Central Valley Agriculture
A geometric patchwork of almond orchards and seasonal crops stretching toward the Sierra Nevada.
San Luis Reservoir
A massive turquoise body of water nestled in the rolling golden hills of the Diablo Range.
Mount Hamilton
The summit features the white domes of the Lick Observatory, visible during the final approach into SJC.
The right side is ideal for afternoon flights as the sun sets behind the plane, illuminating the Diablo Range in gold. Keep an eye out for the white observatory domes on Mount Hamilton during the last 10 minutes of flight.
Book Hotels in San JoseDistance: 477 km (296 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 48 min
Departure: BUR (34.200698852539055, -118.35900115966795)
Arrival: SJC (37.362598, -121.929001)
Route Type: Domestic
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