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LAX → BZN
Which side of the plane to sit from Los Angeles International Airport (Los Angeles) to Gallatin Field (Bozeman)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior vantage point for the most iconic landmarks of the American West, including the Las Vegas Strip, the red rocks of Zion, and a breathtaking profile of the Teton Range just before descent.
Los Angeles Basin
Aerial view of the sprawling city, Downtown skyscrapers, and the San Bernardino Mountains.
Las Vegas Strip
Perfect views of the mega-resorts and Lake Mead as the flight passes over southern Nevada.
Zion National Park
Look for the deep red and white Navajo sandstone canyons of southern Utah's park system.
Wasatch Mountains
Close-up views of the dramatic peaks towering over the Salt Lake City metropolitan area.
Grand Teton
One of the most spectacular aerial views in the country, seeing the jagged peaks from the south.
Yellowstone Plateau
Distant views of the world's first national park and its steaming geothermal basins.
The right side is highly recommended for its views of the Teton Range, which are usually most visible 20-30 minutes before landing. Morning flights provide excellent lighting for the red rocks of Utah, while evening flights offer a glittering view of the Las Vegas Strip. Avoid sitting over the wing to maintain a clear line of sight to the horizon.
Santa Monica Bay
Visible shortly after takeoff as the aircraft banks north, offering views of the pier and coastline.
Mojave Desert
Expansive views of the high desert landscape, solar farms, and dry lake beds.
Sierra Nevada Range
Distant but clear views of the eastern edge of California's highest mountain range.
Great Salt Lake
Observe the striking color contrasts and salt flats of the northern sections of the lake.
Beaverhead National Forest
Dense alpine forests and rugged ridges as the flight crosses into southwest Montana.
Sit on the left for a chance to see the Pacific Ocean during the initial climb if the flight departs toward the west. Midday flights are best for seeing the turquoise and pink hues of the Great Salt Lake. On descent into Bozeman, this side offers views of the Gallatin Valley's rolling farmland.
Distance: 1,453 km (903 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 56 min
Departure: LAX (33.94250107, -118.4079971)
Arrival: BZN (45.77750015, -111.1529999)
Route Type: Domestic
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