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Our Recommendation
8.5

Left Side of the Plane

The left side provides an exceptional view of the southern Idaho landscape, the dramatic mountain ranges of eastern Nevada, and a superior perspective of the San Gabriel Mountains and the Los Angeles skyline during the final approach.

Left Side Highlights
8.5
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Snake River Plain

Bird's-eye view of the volcanic basalt flows and the winding Snake River south of Boise.

🏔️

Ruby Mountains

Stunning views of the glaciated peaks of eastern Nevada, often called the 'Alps of Nevada.'

🎲

Las Vegas & Lake Mead

On clear days, the distant glimmer of the Las Vegas Strip and the blue waters of Lake Mead are visible to the southeast.

⛰️

San Gabriel Mountains

A close-up look at the rugged peaks that define the northern border of the Los Angeles Basin.

🏢

Downtown Los Angeles

Premier views of the iconic skyscrapers and the sprawling urban layout of the Los Angeles metropolitan area.

For the best views of the LA skyline, aim for a window seat behind the wing to avoid engine obstruction. During evening flights, the left side captures the brilliant city lights of Vegas and LA. Look for the San Bernardino mountains early in the descent.

Right Side Highlights
7.5
🏜️

Owyhee Canyonlands

The remote and rugged canyons where Idaho, Oregon, and Nevada meet.

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Sierra Nevada Range

Distant but majestic views of the eastern face of the Sierras, including Mount Whitney.

☀️

Death Valley

The stark, white salt flats and deep depressions of the hottest place on Earth.

✈️

Mojave Air & Space Port

The famous aircraft boneyard and aerospace testing facility near Palmdale.

🌊

Pacific Ocean

A beautiful view of the Santa Monica Bay and the coastline just before the final touchdown.

The right side is ideal for morning flights to avoid direct glare from the sun. Keep a lookout for the high desert's unique geography around the Antelope Valley. As the plane turns for its final approach over the ocean, the right side offers the first glimpse of the Pacific.

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Route Information

Distance: 1,086 km (675 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 27 min

Departure: BOI (43.5644, -116.223)

Arrival: LAX (33.94250107, -118.4079971)

Route Type: Domestic

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