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COS → LAX
Which side of the plane to sit from City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport (Colorado Springs) to Los Angeles International Airport (Los Angeles)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior vantage point for the most iconic landscapes of the American West, including the heart of the Colorado Rockies, the dramatic red rock canyons of Utah, a potential view of the Las Vegas Strip, and the classic aerial approach over Los Angeles landmarks like the Hollywood Sign.
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The Sawatch Range
Home to the highest peaks in the Rocky Mountains, including Mount Elbert and Mount Massive.
Canyonlands & Arches
Incredible views of the Colorado River carving through the red rock plateaus and the distinct formations of Moab, Utah.
Las Vegas Strip
On many flight paths, the right side provides a clear view of the mega-resorts, the MSG Sphere, and the surrounding Mojave Desert.
Mount San Antonio
Known as Mt. Baldy, this is the highest point in the San Gabriel Mountains and often remains snow-capped during winter.
Hollywood & Downtown LA
During the standard descent into LAX (Runway 24R/25L), you can often spot the Hollywood Sign, Griffith Observatory, and the skyscrapers of DTLA.
The right side is generally preferred for this route as it keeps the sun at your back for most of the flight, providing better lighting for photography. For the best view of the LA approach and the Vegas skyline, try to sit in a window seat forward of the wing to avoid engine heat distortion and wing obstruction.
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Pikes Peak
Immediate views of 'America’s Mountain' and the rugged Front Range towering over Colorado Springs right after takeoff.
San Juan Mountains
The dramatic, jagged peaks of Southwest Colorado, often covered in heavy snow well into late spring.
Lake Powell & Glen Canyon
The striking contrast of deep blue water winding through the vibrant red sandstone canyons of the Arizona-Utah border.
Joshua Tree National Park
The vast, unique desert ecosystem and massive monzogranite boulder formations visible as you cross into California.
The Inland Empire
The sprawling urban landscape of San Bernardino and Riverside counties framed by the Santa Ana Mountains.
Sit on the left for the most direct view of Pikes Peak during departure. If flying in the late afternoon, be aware that the sun will be on this side of the aircraft, which may cause significant glare and heat. This side is ideal for morning flights when the southern rockies are perfectly illuminated.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 1,339 km (832 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 47 min
Departure: COS (38.805801, -104.700996)
Arrival: LAX (33.94250107, -118.4079971)
Route Type: Domestic
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