GDL → LAX

Sierra Madre Occidental

Dramatic, rugged mountain ranges of western Mexico featuring deep canyons and high peaks shortly after takeoff.

Sonoran Desert

The colorful, arid landscapes of northern Mexico and the Imperial Valley characterized by red and orange hues.

Salton Sea

A massive, bright blue endorheic lake that stands out as a vibrant blue anomaly in the middle of the California desert.

San Bernardino Mountains

High peaks of Southern California, including San Gorgonio, which are often snow-capped during the winter months.

Downtown Los Angeles

A premier view of the LA skyscrapers and the sprawling urban basin on the standard easterly approach to LAX.

Pacific Coastline

Expansive views of the shimmering Pacific Ocean as the flight tracks northwest along the western edge of Mexico.

Sea of Cortez

Distant glimpses of the deep blue waters separating the mainland from the Baja California Peninsula.

Tijuana Border Region

The dense urban grid of Tijuana and the distinct transition into the United States near the San Diego area.

Long Beach Port

Views of the massive cargo ships and cranes at the Port of Long Beach during the final descent into LAX.