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OAK → BUR
Which side of the plane to sit from Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (Oakland) to Bob Hope Airport (Burbank)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers the most dramatic views of the Diablo Range and the final descent over the rugged San Gabriel Mountains into the Los Angeles basin.
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Mount Diablo
Visible shortly after takeoff from OAK, this iconic East Bay peak dominates the landscape.
San Joaquin Valley
A patchwork of agricultural fields and irrigation canals spanning the heart of California.
Tehachapi Wind Farm
One of the world's largest wind farms with thousands of turbines dotting the mountain ridges.
Antelope Valley
The high desert landscape of Palmdale and Lancaster as the plane begins its descent.
San Gabriel Mountains
Stunning, craggy peaks that the flight skims over just before landing in Burbank.
Choose the left side for morning flights to avoid the direct glare of the sun. The approach into BUR from the north is particularly scenic on this side as you fly directly over the Angeles National Forest. In winter, look for snow caps on the higher San Gabriel peaks.
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San Francisco Bay
Excellent views of the southern portion of the Bay and the bridges immediately after departure.
Silicon Valley
View the tech campuses of Palo Alto and Mountain View from a high-altitude perspective.
Santa Cruz Mountains
The forested coastal range that separates the Bay Area from the Pacific Ocean.
Pyramid Lake
The striking blue reservoir located along the Grapevine section of Interstate 5.
San Fernando Valley
The vast urban sprawl of northern Los Angeles as the aircraft lines up for the runway.
The right side is ideal for sunset flights, offering views of the sun dipping into the Pacific over the coastal ranges. Keep an eye out for the San Andreas Fault line, which is often visible as a distinct geographical trench running through the Temblor Range.
Book Hotels in BurbankDistance: 523 km (325 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 52 min
Departure: OAK (37.721298, -122.221001)
Arrival: BUR (34.200698852539055, -118.35900115966795)
Route Type: Domestic
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