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LAX → MUC
Which side of the plane to sit from Los Angeles International Airport (Los Angeles) to Munich Airport (Munich)?
Left Side of the Plane
The Left Side is the winner for this transatlantic journey because it offers superior views of the massive Greenland ice sheet and the rugged northern coasts of Iceland and the British Isles.
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Sierra Nevada Range
Stunning views of the snow-capped California peaks shortly after takeoff from LAX.
Greenland Ice Sheet
Breathtaking vistas of the world's second largest ice body with deep blue meltwater lakes.
Icelandic Fjords
Deeply carved volcanic coastlines and jagged peaks as the flight tracks across the North Atlantic.
North Sea Coastline
The intricate polders and coastal defenses of the Netherlands and Northern Germany.
Since this is a West-to-East flight, aim for a daytime arrival in Munich. The Greenland crossing usually happens 6-7 hours into the flight; set an alarm so you don't miss the icebergs. Use a window on the left to avoid the harshest direct sunlight when flying north during the day.
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Mojave & Grand Canyon
Aerial views of the high desert and the distant winding path of the Colorado River.
Great Lakes
Expansive views of Lake Superior or Lake Michigan depending on the specific flight corridor.
Southern Greenland
Views of the southern tip's massive glaciers calving into the Atlantic Ocean.
Bavarian Plains
The picturesque patchwork of German farmland and forests during the final descent into Munich.
The right side can be quite bright during the middle of the flight as you head east-northeast. If the flight path is southerly, you may get a distant view of the Alps to the south during the approach into MUC. Keep your shade down during the ocean crossing to allow others to sleep.
Book Hotels in MunichDistance: 9,616 km (5,975 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 11 hrs 19 min
Departure: LAX (33.94250107, -118.4079971)
Arrival: MUC (48.353802, 11.7861)
Route Type: International
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