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RNO → BOI
Which side of the plane to sit from Reno Tahoe International Airport (Reno) to Boise Air Terminal/Gowen Field (Boise)?
Left Side of the Plane
The Left Side offers spectacular views of Pyramid Lake immediately after takeoff and the dramatic canyonlands of the Owyhee Desert as you approach Idaho.
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Pyramid Lake
A stunning turquoise desert lake surrounded by unique tufa formations visible shortly after departure.
Black Rock Desert
The vast alkali flat and prehistoric lake bed, famous for its perfectly flat horizon.
Owyhee Canyonlands
Deep, winding river canyons carved into the volcanic plateau near the Nevada-Idaho border.
Snake River Plain
The expansive volcanic landscape that defines the approach into the Boise region.
Sit on the left for morning flights to avoid glare. Watch for the deep blue of Pyramid Lake within the first 10 minutes. In winter, the snow contrast on the red Owyhee rocks is stunning.
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Santa Rosa Range
Rugged mountain peaks that dominate the northern Nevada skyline mid-flight.
Humboldt River
Follow the winding path of this historic waterway that guided pioneers westward.
Lucky Peak Lake
A bright blue reservoir nestled in the foothills just east of the Boise metropolitan area.
Boise Foothills
The rolling green and gold hills that provide a scenic backdrop to the City of Trees.
The right side provides the best perspective of the Santa Rosa Range. For evening arrivals, this side captures the city lights of Boise and the surrounding suburbs most effectively.
Book Hotels in BoiseDistance: 540 km (336 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 54 min
Departure: RNO (39.49909973144531, -119.76799774169922)
Arrival: BOI (43.5644, -116.223)
Route Type: Domestic
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