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LAX → ANC
Which side of the plane to sit from Los Angeles International Airport (Los Angeles) to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (Anchorage)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a front-row seat to the iconic volcanic peaks of the Cascade Range and the breathtaking, glacier-filled landscapes of the Alaskan panhandle.
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Mount Shasta
The massive, snow-capped stratovolcano dominating the Northern California landscape.
The Cascades
Serial views of Mount Hood, Mount St. Helens, and the towering peak of Mount Rainier.
BC Coast Mountains
Dense forests and deep, winding fjords along the wilderness of British Columbia.
Saint Elias Range
The world's largest non-polar ice fields and massive glaciers like the Hubbard Glacier.
Chugach Mountains
Dramatic, jagged peaks providing a stunning backdrop during the descent into Anchorage.
Sit on the right for the best geological tour of North America. Try to secure a seat forward of the wing or at the very back to avoid engine heat blur when photographing the Cascade volcanoes. In winter, this side offers the best chance to spot the Aurora Borealis on night flights heading north.
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Channel Islands
Aerial views of Santa Cruz and Anacapa islands shortly after takeoff from LAX.
Pacific Coastline
The dramatic meeting of the rugged California cliffs and the vast Pacific Ocean.
San Francisco Bay
Distances views of the Golden Gate Bridge and the city's unique peninsula layout.
Pacific Sunset
On evening flights, the left side enjoys spectacular sunsets over the open water.
Choose the left side for evening departures to witness the sun sinking into the Pacific. However, be aware that once past Vancouver, much of the view is open ocean until the final approach into Anchorage.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 3,771 km (2,343 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 4 hrs 26 min
Departure: LAX (33.94250107, -118.4079971)
Arrival: ANC (61.17440032958984, -149.99600219726562)
Route Type: Domestic
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