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FAT → LAX
Which side of the plane to sit from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (Fresno) to Los Angeles International Airport (Los Angeles)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a more dramatic view of the high Sierra Nevada peaks upon departure and a superior perspective of the Downtown Los Angeles skyline during the final descent into LAX.
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Sierra Nevada Range
Stunning views of the rugged mountain peaks and snow-capped ridges of the southern Sierras shortly after takeoff.
Tehachapi Wind Farm
Thousands of white wind turbines dotting the landscape across the Tehachapi Pass as you transition into the desert.
Rogers Dry Lake
The expansive, flat white surface of the famous landing site at Edwards Air Force Base in the High Desert.
Downtown LA
An iconic view of the Los Angeles skyscraper cluster, including the Wilshire Grand and US Bank Tower, during descent.
Book a window seat on the left for morning flights to see the rising sun illuminate the Sierra Nevada. During the final approach, keep your camera ready as the plane often banks, providing a perfect frame of the city center. Look for the San Gabriel Mountains which act as a wall for the LA Basin.
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San Joaquin Valley
The geometric patchwork of California's agricultural heartland, featuring massive almond orchards and vineyards.
Pyramid Lake
A deep blue reservoir nestled in the mountains along the 'Grapevine' section of Interstate 5.
Santa Monica Mountains
The coastal range that separates the San Fernando Valley from the Pacific Ocean and the Los Angeles Basin.
Pacific Coastline
Glittering views of the Santa Monica Bay and the coastline as the plane lines up for the final landing at LAX.
The right side is ideal for afternoon flights to avoid the harsh glare of the southern sun. Look for the Hollywood Sign in the distance as you enter the basin. If the plane approaches from the ocean (over-ocean approach), this side provides a great view of the beaches just seconds before touchdown.
Book Hotels in Los AngelesDistance: 337 km (209 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 34 min
Departure: FAT (36.77619934082031, -119.71800231933594)
Arrival: LAX (33.94250107, -118.4079971)
Route Type: Domestic
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