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LAX → BFL
Which side of the plane to sit from Los Angeles International Airport (Los Angeles) to Meadows Field (Bakersfield)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers the most iconic landmarks, including a clear view of the Los Angeles skyline, the San Gabriel Mountains, and the dramatic descent over the Tejon Pass into the Central Valley.
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Downtown LA & Hollywood
Spectacular views of the skyscrapers, the Hollywood Sign, and the Griffith Observatory during the northward turn.
Castaic & Pyramid Lakes
Two bright blue reservoirs nestled within the deep canyons of the Angeles National Forest.
The Grapevine (I-5)
A bird's-eye view of the famous Tejon Pass where the Interstate 5 snakes through the mountain range.
Tejon Ranch
Expansive views of one of California's largest private landholdings, featuring rolling golden hills and oak trees.
The right side is ideal for morning flights as the sun illuminates the eastern slopes of the mountains. This flight is at a relatively low altitude, providing excellent detail of the Tejon Pass. Watch for the sudden transition from high mountains to the flat valley floor just minutes before landing.
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Santa Monica Bay
During the initial climb out of LAX, you get a sweeping view of the Pacific coastline and the Santa Monica Pier.
Santa Susana Mountains
Rugged terrain and rocky outcroppings visible as the plane heads north toward the Simi Valley area.
San Joaquin Valley Floor
The vast, flat agricultural grid of the southern Central Valley opens up as you approach Bakersfield.
Sit on the left for evening flights to catch the sunset over the Pacific Ocean during the first ten minutes of flight. As the flight is extremely short, usually under 45 minutes, ensure your window shade is up immediately upon boarding.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 176 km (109 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 18 min
Departure: LAX (33.94250107, -118.4079971)
Arrival: BFL (35.43360138, -119.0569992)
Route Type: Domestic
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