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LAX → MMH
Which side of the plane to sit from Los Angeles International Airport (Los Angeles) to Mammoth Yosemite Airport (Mammoth Lakes)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides an unparalleled view of the jagged Sierra Nevada escarpment, including the highest peaks in the contiguous United States and the dramatic transition from the desert valley to alpine terrain.
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Sierra Nevada Escarpment
The stunningly steep rise of the mountain range directly from the flat valley floor.
Mount Whitney
View the 14,505-foot summit, the highest point in the lower 48 states, located near Lone Pine.
Alpine Lakes
Deep blue high-altitude lakes like Convict Lake and Lake Crowley appearing as you descend.
Mammoth Mountain
A bird's-eye view of the volcanic ski mountain and the surrounding Minarets during arrival.
For the most dramatic lighting, choose a late afternoon flight when the sun illuminates the eastern granite faces of the Sierras. In winter, this side offers breathtaking views of snow-capped peaks. Keep your camera ready about 20-30 minutes after takeoff from LAX as you pass the Whitney Portal area.
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LA Basin & Skyline
A sprawling view of the Los Angeles metropolitan area and the San Gabriel Mountains during climb-out.
Mojave Desert
The vast, arid expanse of the high desert featuring unique geological formations and dry lake beds.
Owens Lake Bed
The striking white and pink hues of the mostly dry alkaline lake bed in the southern Owens Valley.
White Mountains
The high-altitude range bordering Nevada, home to the world's oldest living trees, the Bristlecone Pines.
The right side is ideal for morning flights to see the sunrise over the desert. It offers a broader perspective of the valley's width and the remote White Mountains. Watch for Edwards Air Force Base and the Mojave Air and Space Port shortly after crossing the mountains north of LA.
Book Hotels in Mammoth LakesDistance: 411 km (255 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 41 min
Departure: LAX (33.94250107, -118.4079971)
Arrival: MMH (37.62409973, -118.83799740000002)
Route Type: Domestic
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