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FRA → LAX
Which side of the plane to sit from Frankfurt am Main Airport (Frankfurt) to Los Angeles International Airport (Los Angeles)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side of the aircraft offers a front-row seat to the most dramatic arctic scenery, including the vast Greenland ice sheet and the rugged peaks of the Canadian Rockies during the trans-polar crossing.
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Greenland Ice Cap
Uninterrupted views of the massive inland ice sheet, crevasses, and towering nunataks.
Canadian Arctic Archipelago
The starkly beautiful frozen islands of Nunavut and the Northwest Territories.
Canadian Rockies
Stunning vistas of the snow-capped peaks around Jasper and Banff National Parks.
Great Salt Lake
The distinct color variations and salt flats of Utah's massive saline lake.
Los Angeles Sprawl
A sweeping view of the Hollywood Sign, Griffith Observatory, and downtown skyscrapers upon arrival.
Expect intense sunlight for much of the flight as you follow the sun westward; high-quality sunglasses are essential. The Greenland crossing usually occurs 3-4 hours into the flight. For the best arrival views, the right side typically sees the Los Angeles landmarks during a standard landing on runways 24R or 25L.
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Scottish Highlands
Aerial views of the rugged Scottish coast and the deep lochs of the Highlands early in the flight.
Southern Greenland
Dramatic views of the jagged southern coastline and calving icebergs in the North Atlantic.
Hudson Bay
The massive expanse of the bay, often covered in intricate ice patterns or deep blue water.
Utah Red Rocks
Vibrant orange and red landscapes of the Moab region and Arches National Park during descent.
San Gabriel Mountains
Rugged ridges and deep canyons that border the Los Angeles basin during the final approach.
Sit behind the wing to capture the contrast between the silver engine and the red deserts of the Southwest. This side avoids direct glare from the sun during the mid-portion of this westbound daylight flight. Watch for the Grand Canyon if the pilot takes a slightly southern detour over Arizona.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 9,322 km (5,792 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 10 hrs 58 min
Departure: FRA (50.033333, 8.570556)
Arrival: LAX (33.94250107, -118.4079971)
Route Type: International
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