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AUS → LAX
Which side of the plane to sit from Austin Bergstrom International Airport (Austin) to Los Angeles International Airport (Los Angeles)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior view of major landmarks including the red rocks of Sedona, the distant Grand Canyon, and the iconic Los Angeles skyline and Hollywood Sign during the descent.
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Sedona Red Rocks
Stunning crimson sandstone formations and deep canyons visible as you cross into Northern Arizona.
San Francisco Peaks
The highest mountain range in Arizona, often snow-capped, located near Flagstaff.
Joshua Tree
The high-altitude Mojave Desert landscape featuring unique rock formations and iconic twisted trees.
Downtown Los Angeles
A clear view of the skyscrapers in the Financial District as the plane lines up for its final descent.
Hollywood Sign
The world-famous letters on Mount Lee are often visible in the distance during the final minutes of the flight.
The right side is the 'landmark side' for this route. Keep an eye out for the Grand Canyon in the far distance to the north about midway through the flight. On the final approach into LAX, this side provides the best view of the 'carpet of lights' at night or the San Gabriel Mountains during the day.
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Chihuahuan Desert
Expansive views of the rugged West Texas and Southern New Mexico desert terrain shortly after departure.
Salton Sea
A massive, shimmering blue saline lake located in the California desert, providing a sharp color contrast.
Imperial Valley
A vibrant patchwork of agricultural fields that look like a green checkerboard amidst the arid landscape.
Port of Long Beach
During the final approach, you can often see the massive container ships and cranes of one of the world's busiest ports.
Sit here if you prefer views of the unique desert geology and the Pacific coastline during the final turn into LAX. For afternoon flights, be aware that the sun will be on this side of the aircraft, which may require closing the window shade to avoid glare.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 1,994 km (1,239 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 40 min
Departure: AUS (30.194499969482425, -97.6698989868164)
Arrival: LAX (33.94250107, -118.4079971)
Route Type: Domestic
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