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IAH → LAX
Which side of the plane to sit from George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (Houston) to Los Angeles International Airport (Los Angeles)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior view of the dramatic geological transitions of the Southwest, including the gypsum dunes of New Mexico and a spectacular perspective of the Los Angeles skyline during the final approach.
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White Sands
The brilliant white gypsum sand dunes of New Mexico are often visible in the distance.
Phoenix Metro
A clear view of the Valley of the Sun and the surrounding Camelback Mountain.
San Jacinto Peak
The dramatic 10,000-foot mountain towering over the Palm Springs desert floor.
Inland Empire
The dense urban grid of Southern California framed by the San Bernardino Mountains.
Downtown LA
An iconic view of the Los Angeles skyscrapers and the Hollywood Sign during the final descent.
The right side is ideal for morning flights to avoid the sun. On the final approach into LAX, keep your camera ready for the Hollywood Sign and the Griffith Observatory. Look for the massive wind farms near San Gorgonio Pass as you enter California.
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Chihuahuan Desert
Vast stretches of rugged Texas terrain and the winding Rio Grande along the border.
Tucson Basin
Aerial views of the Saguaro-filled landscapes and the Santa Catalina Mountains.
Salton Sea
A massive, shimmering endorheic rift lake located in the California desert.
Orange County Coastline
Sweeping views of the Pacific coast if the flight path tracks slightly south before landing.
Sit on the left for a direct view of the Mexican border and the Salton Sea. On sunset flights, this side will experience significant glare, making photography difficult. If the plane approaches LAX from the ocean, you may see the Channel Islands.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 2,215 km (1,376 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 57 min
Departure: IAH (29.98439979553223, -95.34140014648438)
Arrival: LAX (33.94250107, -118.4079971)
Route Type: Domestic
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