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PDX → BOI
Which side of the plane to sit from Portland International Airport (Portland) to Boise Air Terminal/Gowen Field (Boise)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a spectacular close-up view of Mount Hood shortly after departure and continues with stunning vistas of the Oregon high desert and deep canyonlands.
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Mount Hood
An incredible near-eye-level view of Oregon's highest peak just minutes after takeoff from PDX.
Painted Hills Region
The unique, colorful geological layers of the John Day Fossil Beds area are visible in the distance.
Owyhee Canyonlands
Rugged, deep river canyons and desert plateaus as the plane nears the Idaho border.
Lucky Peak Lake
A bright blue reservoir nestled in the hills just east of Boise during the final descent.
The right side is the 'star' for this route because of the proximity to Mount Hood. Try to book a seat ahead of the wing for an unobstructed view of the crater and glaciers. Evening flights provide a stunning 'Alpenglow' effect on the mountain peaks and canyon walls.
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Columbia River Gorge
Aerial view of the massive river carving through the Cascade Mountains with steep basalt cliffs.
Washington Volcanoes
Distant but clear views of Mount St. Helens and Mount Adams punctuating the northern horizon.
Umatilla National Forest
Expansive views of the Blue Mountains and dense evergreen forests of Northeastern Oregon.
Downtown Boise
On the standard approach, you get a clear look at the Boise skyline and the State Capitol.
Sit on the left if you prefer seeing the Columbia River Gorge during the initial climb. For the best lighting, morning flights offer great front-lighting on the Washington peaks to the north. Keep an eye out for the 'Blue Mountains' as you cross into Eastern Oregon.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 553 km (344 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 55 min
Departure: PDX (45.58869934, -122.5979996)
Arrival: BOI (43.5644, -116.223)
Route Type: Domestic
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