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BOS → LAX
Which side of the plane to sit from General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport (Boston) to Los Angeles International Airport (Los Angeles)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side is the clear winner for the BOS-LAX route, offering a front-row seat to the Appalachian Mountains, the vast Mississippi River, and the crown jewel of transcontinental flights: the Grand Canyon. As you approach Southern California, this side also provides a superior view of the Las Vegas Strip and the iconic Los Angeles skyline during the standard arrival sequence.
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Boston Harbor
Aerial views of the Boston skyline and Logan Airport immediately after departure.
Appalachian Mountains
Dense forests and rolling ridges across Pennsylvania and West Virginia.
Mississippi River
A massive geographic marker dividing the eastern and western United States.
Grand Canyon
The most spectacular landmark on the route, visible for several minutes depending on the flight path.
Las Vegas Strip
The neon lights and massive hotel complexes of Nevada's oasis in the desert.
Downtown Los Angeles
A sweeping view of the skyscrapers and the dense urban sprawl during the final descent.
For the best experience, book an afternoon flight; the sun will be behind the plane as you cross the Grand Canyon, illuminating the red rocks beautifully. Be sure to check your flight path on a tracker; if the route goes southern, the Left Side is essential for the Canyon. Keep your window shade down during the mid-flight glare but open it as you cross the Colorado River.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesThe Great Lakes
Stunning views of Lake Erie and Lake Ontario shortly after reaching cruising altitude.
Chicago Skyline
On more northern routes, you can see the Willis Tower and the Lake Michigan shoreline.
Great Salt Lake
The striking white salt flats and turquoise waters of Utah's inland sea.
Northern Rockies
Snow-capped peaks and jagged terrain across Wyoming and Northern Utah.
Mojave Desert
Vast, arid landscapes and the geometric patterns of desert irrigation.
San Gabriel Mountains
Rugged mountain peaks that frame the Los Angeles basin to the north.
The Right Side is ideal for morning flights as it avoids direct southern sun glare, making it easier to take photos of the Great Lakes and Salt Lake. If the flight takes a northern path, you'll have a better chance of seeing the Badlands and more of the Rocky Mountain range. Watch for the stark contrast between the desert and the green valleys of California.
Book Hotels in Los AngelesDistance: 4,193 km (2,605 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 4 hrs 56 min
Departure: BOS (42.36429977, -71.00520325)
Arrival: LAX (33.94250107, -118.4079971)
Route Type: Domestic
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