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SFO → BOI
Which side of the plane to sit from San Francisco International Airport (San Francisco) to Boise Air Terminal/Gowen Field (Boise)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior perspective of the San Francisco skyline and the Golden Gate Bridge during the climb, followed by a prime view of Lake Tahoe and the rugged Owyhee canyonlands.
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San Francisco Skyline
A breathtaking view of the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz, and the downtown skyscrapers immediately after takeoff.
East Bay Cities
Aerial views of Oakland, Berkeley, and the University of California campus as the plane gains altitude.
Lake Tahoe
The deep blue waters of North America's largest alpine lake, framed by the snow-capped Sierra Nevada.
Pyramid Lake
A striking endorheic salt lake located in the high desert of northwestern Nevada.
Owyhee Canyonlands
Deep, winding river canyons and volcanic plateaus where Oregon, Idaho, and Nevada meet.
Boise Foothills
The rolling green or golden hills that mark the edge of the Treasure Valley as you descend into Boise.
For the best experience, choose a morning flight to have the sun behind you, illuminating the Sierra Nevada. Keep your camera ready within the first 10 minutes for the Bay Area views and again at the 25-minute mark for Lake Tahoe. During winter, the contrast between the white peaks and blue water is spectacular.
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Silicon Valley
The sprawling tech campuses and salt ponds of the South Bay visible during the initial climb.
Mount Diablo
A prominent peak in the East Bay that serves as a landmark for pilots and offers great scale to the landscape.
Central Valley
The vast, geometric patchwork of California's agricultural heartland stretching to the horizon.
Stanislaus National Forest
Dense evergreen forests and granite outcrops of the central Sierra Nevada range.
Snake River
The winding path of the Snake River as it cuts through the desert toward the Boise metro area.
Gowen Field
A clear view of the military aircraft and hangars shared with the Boise airport during touchdown.
The right side is ideal for afternoon flights to catch the sunset over the horizon. Look for the distinct change from the lush Central Valley to the arid Great Basin. As you approach Boise, this side often provides a better look at the irrigation systems that turn the desert green.
Book Hotels in BoiseDistance: 840 km (522 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 24 min
Departure: SFO (37.61899948120117, -122.375)
Arrival: BOI (43.5644, -116.223)
Route Type: Domestic
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