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GEG → LAX
Which side of the plane to sit from Spokane International Airport (Spokane) to Los Angeles International Airport (Los Angeles)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side provides a continuous panorama of the Sierra Nevada mountains, including the towering peaks of Yosemite and Mount Whitney, concluding with a scenic approach into the Los Angeles Basin.
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Cascade Peaks
Distant views of Mt. Adams and Mt. Hood rising above the horizon to the west early in the flight.
Lake Tahoe
The deep blue waters and surrounding snow-capped peaks of the Tahoe Basin on the CA-NV border.
Yosemite National Park
Spectacular views of the High Sierra, including Half Dome and El Capitan's granite faces.
Mount Whitney
The highest point in the contiguous United States, standing prominently within the Sierra Nevada range.
Los Angeles Basin
Sweeping views of the Hollywood Hills, Griffith Observatory, and the dense urban grid during the descent.
Sit in front of the wing to ensure the engine doesn't block your view of the Sierra Nevada peaks. On evening flights, the right side treats passengers to a stunning sunset over the Pacific Ocean as the aircraft makes its final turn toward the LAX runways. Keep your camera ready as you pass over the Owens Valley for some of the best mountain photography in North America.
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The Palouse
Vibrant rolling hills and agricultural patterns of eastern Washington visible shortly after takeoff from GEG.
Newberry National Volcanic Monument
Unique volcanic landscapes and cinder cones in central Oregon's high desert region.
Great Basin Topography
Striking 'basin and range' geological formations across the Nevada desert wilderness.
Death Valley National Park
Aerial views of the white salt flats of Badwater Basin and the surrounding colorful desert canyons.
San Gabriel Mountains
The rugged peaks of Mt. San Antonio (Mt. Baldy) marking the entrance to the Southern California coastal plain.
Choose the left side on early morning flights to see the sun rising over the high desert. This side offers better views of the stark transitions between the desert and the Inland Empire urban sprawl. It is also the best side to avoid direct afternoon sun glare during the southward journey.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 1,523 km (946 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 2 min
Departure: GEG (47.61989974975586, -117.53399658203124)
Arrival: LAX (33.94250107, -118.4079971)
Route Type: Domestic
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