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LAX → BZE
Which side of the plane to sit from Los Angeles International Airport (Los Angeles) to Philip S. W. Goldson International Airport (Belize City)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior view of the dramatic Sea of Cortez and the rugged peaks of the Sierra Madre Occidental, finishing with potential views of the Belizean coastline and reef on approach.
Baja Coastline
Distal views of the rugged Baja California peninsula and the Pacific horizon.
Sea of Cortez
Spectacular turquoise and deep blue waters separating Baja from mainland Mexico.
Sierra Madre Occidental
Jagged mountain peaks and deep canyon systems throughout the Mexican interior.
Volcanic Axis
Distant glimpses of Mexico's high-altitude volcanic peaks toward the southern horizon.
Belize Barrier Reef
Depending on the wind-dependent landing pattern, the world's second-largest reef may be visible.
The right side is prime for the mid-flight crossing of the Gulf of California. For the best view of the Belize Barrier Reef on arrival, choose a seat well forward of the wing. Afternoon flights provide excellent golden hour lighting on the Sierra Madre mountains, though you may need to close the window shade briefly to block direct sun mid-flight.
Inland Empire
Dense urban sprawl of Southern California fading into the San Jacinto Mountains.
Salton Sea
The massive, shimmering saline lake located in the Colorado Desert of California.
Sonoran Desert
Expansive vistas of arid plains and unique rock formations across Northern Mexico.
Yucatan Jungle
A vast, flat expanse of emerald green tropical forest as you cross into the peninsula.
Cenotes and Lagoons
Glints of water from hidden sinkholes and coastal lagoons near the Belize border.
Sit on the left for morning flights to keep the sun behind you and avoid heavy glare while photographing the desert. Look for the Salton Sea roughly 20 minutes after departure. On the final approach into BZE, this side often sees the dense jungle canopy and the winding Belize River.
Distance: 3,503 km (2,177 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 4 hrs 7 min
Departure: LAX (33.94250107, -118.4079971)
Arrival: BZE (17.539100646972653, -88.30819702148438)
Route Type: International
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