Seeing Owyhee Desert from a plane4 ★
High sagebrush desert where Nevada, Idaho and Oregon meet, cut by deep river canyons. Look for gray-green plateaus split by dark, winding gorges, with almost no roads.
2 of our routes pass it. Nevada · rated 4 of 10
The easy pick
Salt Lake City to Medford: sit on the right, 37 min after takeoff.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles to Boise | Right | 63 min after takeoff |
| Salt Lake City to Medford | Right | 37 min after takeoff |
From the real paths of every nonstop on these routes in the last 10 days, at the usual time of day. Where the best seat for the whole flight is on the other side, you'd trade this sight for more elsewhere.
Questions
Which side of the plane do you see Owyhee Desert from?
It depends on the direction: the right on most of our routes (2 of 2). The table lists each route's side.
When can you see Owyhee Desert from a plane?
Mid-flight: see the table for when on each route.
Do clouds matter?
Yes. These answers assume a clear day. Within 3 days of your flight, pick your exact flight in the app for the cloud forecast.
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