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HOU → LAX
Which side of the plane to sit from William P Hobby Airport (Houston) to Los Angeles International Airport (Los Angeles)?
Right Side of the Plane
While both sides provide a stunning tour of the American Southwest, the right side offers a more dramatic view of high mountain peaks and the iconic Los Angeles skyline during the final approach.
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Guadalupe Peak
The highest point in Texas, standing prominently above the surrounding salt flats.
Arizona High Desert
Deep canyons and colorful rock formations typical of the northern Sonoran landscape.
San Bernardino Mountains
Pass close to the snow-capped San Gorgonio Mountain, the highest peak in Southern California.
Downtown Los Angeles
A classic view of the high-rise cluster as the flight enters the Los Angeles urban sprawl.
SoFi Stadium
The massive, architectural marvel of the Inglewood sports complex just moments before touchdown.
Choose the right side for the most iconic arrival into Southern California. On afternoon flights, the golden hour light reflects beautifully off the downtown skyscrapers. If the flight path is slightly north, you may even catch a distant glimpse of the Grand Canyon or Sedona's red rocks mid-flight.
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El Paso & Ciudad Juárez
View the massive international sprawl where the US and Mexico meet along the Rio Grande.
Sonoran Desert
Expansive vistas of the rugged desert floor featuring unique craters and volcanic fields.
Salton Sea
A massive, shimmering inland lake that creates a stark blue contrast against the desert sand.
Coachella Valley
The lush green resort towns of Palm Springs and Indian Wells surrounded by stark mountains.
Pacific Coastline
As the plane banks for its final approach, you can catch glimpses of the sparkling Pacific Ocean.
The left side is excellent for early morning flights as the sun remains on the opposite side, providing soft lighting for photography of the border regions and the Salton Sea. Look for the massive wind farms near San Gorgonio Pass as you descend toward the LA Basin.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 2,232 km (1,387 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 59 min
Departure: HOU (29.64539909, -95.27890015)
Arrival: LAX (33.94250107, -118.4079971)
Route Type: Domestic
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