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Right Side of the Plane

While both sides offer spectacular polar views, the right side typically provides superior perspectives of the rugged Baffin Island fjords, the Canadian Rockies, and the iconic Hollywood landmarks during the descent into Los Angeles.

Right Side Highlights
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Scottish Highlands

Shortly after departure, clear days offer views of the rugged peaks and lochs of northern Scotland.

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Baffin Island Fjords

Incredible views of deep-cut glacial valleys and towering granite cliffs along the northern Canadian coast.

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Canadian Rockies

A long stretch of snow-capped peaks spanning the border of Alberta and British Columbia.

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Mojave Desert

The vast expanse of the high desert featuring Joshua trees and unique crater formations like Amboy.

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Hollywood Sign & Griffith Observatory

As the plane lines up for LAX, the right side often sees the famous Hollywood sign and the Santa Monica Mountains.

For night flights, the right side is the prime spot for viewing the Aurora Borealis over the North Atlantic and Northern Canada. During the day, keep your camera ready for the transition from the white Arctic wilderness to the orange hues of the American West. The right side typically provides the better angle for the iconic coastal view of Santa Monica and the Pacific Ocean just before touchdown.

Left Side Highlights
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Southern Greenland Icecap

Breathtaking views of the southern tip of the Greenland ice sheet and massive glaciers flowing into the Atlantic.

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Hudson Bay Shoreline

Aerial view of the remote and rugged coastline of northern Canada, often filled with pack ice even in late spring.

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The Sierra Nevada

Dramatic views of the high-altitude peaks of eastern California as the plane turns south toward the coast.

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Death Valley

The stark, colorful geology of the lowest point in North America is often visible on the descent.

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Downtown LA Skyline

During an easterly approach (Runway 24R/L), the left side gets a prime view of the skyscrapers in the Financial District.

The left side is preferable if you want to avoid direct sunlight during this westward journey, as the sun will be mostly to the south. It offers the best view of the vast LA urban sprawl and the San Gabriel Mountains during the final 15 minutes of flight. Look out for the Great Salt Lake's distinct color shifts about 90 minutes before landing.

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Route Information

Distance: 9,133 km (5,675 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 10 hrs 45 min

Departure: DUS (51.289501, 6.766780000000001)

Arrival: LAX (33.94250107, -118.4079971)

Route Type: International

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