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LAX → MCI
Which side of the plane to sit from Los Angeles International Airport (Los Angeles) to Kansas City International Airport (Kansas City)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior panoramic sequence of the San Gabriel Mountains, the vibrant red rock canyons of Southern Utah, and the highest concentration of the Colorado Rockies' peaks.
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San Gabriel Mountains
Dramatic views of the rugged peaks and Mount Wilson immediately after departing the Los Angeles basin.
Zion and Bryce Canyon
Stunning vistas of the deep canyons and unique hoodoos of Southern Utah's national parks.
Canyonlands and Arches
The intricate network of the Colorado River and the distinctive red sandstone formations near Moab.
Central Colorado Rockies
Cross the Continental Divide with views of snow-capped 'fourteeners' and the ski resorts of the high country.
Denver Metro Area
A distant view of the Mile High City and the transition from the mountains to the Great Plains.
Sit forward of the wing for unobstructed views of the Utah parks. On afternoon flights, the northern orientation provides excellent soft lighting for photos without direct sun glare. Look for the transition from desert red to mountain white roughly 80-100 minutes into the flight.
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Lake Mead and Hoover Dam
A birds-eye view of the massive reservoir and the engineering marvel bordering Nevada and Arizona.
Grand Canyon South Rim
Expansive views of the deepest sections of the Grand Canyon and the winding Colorado River.
Pikes Peak
The prominent isolated peak of the Southern Rockies standing guard over the Colorado Springs area.
Colorado Springs
Views of the Garden of the Gods and the Air Force Academy as the plane enters the plains.
Kansas Pivot Irrigation
The mesmerizing geometric patterns of circular green fields across the western Kansas landscape.
The Grand Canyon is best viewed from this side early in the flight. Morning flights are ideal as the sun will be behind you, highlighting the canyon depth. Be prepared for direct sun exposure on afternoon flights, which may require closing the shade to avoid glare.
Book Hotels in Kansas CityDistance: 2,190 km (1,361 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 55 min
Departure: LAX (33.94250107, -118.4079971)
Arrival: MCI (39.2976, -94.713898)
Route Type: Domestic
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