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ELP → LAX
Which side of the plane to sit from El Paso International Airport (El Paso) to Los Angeles International Airport (Los Angeles)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior view of the Los Angeles skyline and the iconic Hollywood Hills during the final approach, along with the rugged Franklin Mountains right at takeoff.
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Franklin Mountains
A stunning look at the high-desert mountain range that bisects El Paso during the initial climb.
Sonoran Desert
Vast, untouched desert wilderness and rugged Arizona mountain ranges north of the flight path.
Colorado River
The striking contrast of the blue river winding through the parched landscape near the California-Arizona border.
Downtown Los Angeles
A premier view of the DTLA skyline and the US Bank Tower during the standard descent into LAX.
Hollywood Sign
On clear days, look north toward the Santa Monica Mountains to spot the world-famous Hollywood Sign.
The right side is the 'money' side for the LA approach. You get the best views of the San Bernardino Mountains and the Los Angeles urban sprawl. Aim for an afternoon flight for the best lighting on the Hollywood Hills, but be aware that sunset flights can be bright. Request a window seat forward of the wing to ensure the engine doesn't block the view of the downtown skyscrapers.
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Juárez Border
Dramatic views of the Rio Grande and the dense urban grid of Ciudad Juárez immediately after departure.
Saguaro National Park
Aerial perspectives of the iconic cactus-filled landscape south of Tucson, Arizona.
Salton Sea
The massive, shimmering blue expanse of California's largest lake surrounded by the desert floor.
Mt. San Jacinto
A sheer 10,000-foot peak that towers over the Palm Springs area as you enter the LA Basin.
Port of Long Beach
The sprawling industrial beauty of one of the world's busiest container ports during the descent.
Sit on the left for the best views of the Salton Sea and the unique patterns of the Imperial Valley agriculture. If the flight approaches LAX from the south over the ocean, you will see the Pacific coastline and Catalina Island in the distance. Morning flights are best for this side to avoid the harsh afternoon glare of the southern sun.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 1,148 km (713 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 32 min
Departure: ELP (31.80719948, -106.37799840000002)
Arrival: LAX (33.94250107, -118.4079971)
Route Type: Domestic
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