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OAK → BOI
Which side of the plane to sit from Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (Oakland) to Boise Air Terminal/Gowen Field (Boise)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side provides a superior vantage point for Lake Tahoe and the dramatic transition from the Sierra Nevada to the high desert of the Great Basin.
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Diablo Range
Rolling golden hills and ridges of the East Bay as the plane climbs toward cruising altitude.
Lake Tahoe
An iconic view of the deep blue alpine lake surrounded by the snow-capped peaks of the Sierra Nevada.
Tahoe National Forest
Dense evergreen canopies and granite outcroppings defining the rugged California mountain landscape.
Great Basin Ranges
Successive 'basin and range' topography across Nevada, showcasing unique geological ripples.
Boise Foothills
The picturesque rolling hills and the Lucky Peak Reservoir area during the final approach into BOI.
The right side is essential for seeing Lake Tahoe, which usually appears about 20 minutes after departure. For the best photography, an afternoon flight provides excellent lighting on the Sierra Nevada and the Boise Front. Be ready for a scenic view of downtown Boise just before touchdown.
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San Francisco Bay
Aerial views of the Oakland waterfront, the Bay Bridge, and the San Francisco skyline shortly after takeoff.
Mount Lassen
On clear days, the southernmost active volcano in the Cascade Range is visible to the north.
Black Rock Desert
The vast, pale alkaline flats of northwestern Nevada, famous as the site of Burning Man.
Owyhee Canyonlands
Spectacular deep-cut river canyons and rugged volcanic plateaus near the Oregon-Idaho border.
Snake River
The winding course of the Snake River as it flows through the fertile Treasure Valley towards Boise.
Choose the left side for morning flights to avoid the harsh southern sun. Keep a lookout approximately 25 minutes into the flight for the stark white expanse of the Nevada salt flats. This side offers better views of the remote wilderness of the Owyhee region during the descent.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 823 km (511 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 22 min
Departure: OAK (37.721298, -122.221001)
Arrival: BOI (43.5644, -116.223)
Route Type: Domestic
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