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LAX → DUS
Which side of the plane to sit from Los Angeles International Airport (Los Angeles) to Düsseldorf Airport (Duesseldorf)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side is the clear winner for this polar-adjacent route. It offers the best chance to see the dramatic ice sheets of Greenland, the rugged mountains of the Canadian Shield, and is the primary side for viewing the Aurora Borealis during the overnight Atlantic crossing.
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Mojave and Great Basin
View the stark beauty of the High Desert and the geometric patterns of the solar arrays near the California-Nevada border.
Grand Teton Range
On a typical northern trajectory, catch the sharp, snow-capped peaks of Wyoming's most iconic mountain range.
Greenland Ice Sheet
The absolute highlight of the trip, featuring massive glaciers, deep blue fjords, and floating icebergs along the southern coast.
Aurora Borealis
Since the flight travels north of 60 degrees latitude at night, the left side offers a front-row seat to the Northern Lights.
Dutch Coastline
Dramatic views of the North Sea meeting the intricate dikes, polders, and wind farms of the Netherlands.
Book a window seat well away from the wing for unobstructed views of Greenland about 6-7 hours into the flight. For the best Aurora potential, travel between September and March. Keep your window blind down at night to help your eyes adjust, then peek out when the cabin lights are dimmed.
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LA Basin Departure
Enjoy an expansive view of the Los Angeles sprawl, the Hollywood Sign, and the San Bernardino Mountains during the initial climb.
Midwestern Heartland
Observe the vast 'patchwork quilt' of American agriculture across the Great Plains and the Mississippi River.
Atlantic Sunrise
The right side faces south/east, providing a spectacular sunrise over the clouds as you approach the European continent.
English Channel
On more southerly flight paths, catch glimpses of the White Cliffs of Dover and the busy shipping lanes of the Channel.
The Ruhr Valley
During descent, see the industrial heart of Germany with its dense network of cities, rivers, and historical steel works.
The right side is ideal if you prefer watching the sunrise over the Atlantic. During the final 20 minutes of flight, the right side often provides a superior view of the Rhine River and the Düsseldorf city skyline depending on the wind direction and landing runway.
Book Hotels in DuesseldorfDistance: 9,133 km (5,675 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 10 hrs 45 min
Departure: LAX (33.94250107, -118.4079971)
Arrival: DUS (51.289501, 6.766780000000001)
Route Type: International
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