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LAX → OGU
Which side of the plane to sit from Los Angeles International Airport (Los Angeles) to Ordu Giresun Airport (Ordu-Giresun)?
Left Side of the Plane
The Left Side is generally superior for this long-haul route, offering prime views of the Greenland ice sheets during the transatlantic crossing and a stunning panoramic perspective of the lush Turkish Black Sea coastline during the descent into Ordu.
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Rocky Mountains
Aerial views of the snow-capped peaks across the Western United States shortly after departure.
Greenland Ice Sheet
Vast white glaciers and jagged fjords visible during the high-latitude polar crossing.
Black Sea Coastline
The dramatic meeting of the deep blue sea and the verdant Turkish northern shore.
Pontic Mountains
Densely forested mountain ranges that run parallel to the coast as you approach Ordu.
Ordu City Panorama
A full view of the city nestled between the mountains and the sea during final approach.
For the best experience, select a morning departure from LAX to ensure daylight while crossing over Greenland. During the final 20 minutes of the flight, stay alert as the aircraft tracks the coastline eastward, providing a continuous view of the rugged Turkish landscape.
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Great Basin Desert
Intricate salt flats and arid basin-and-range topography early in the flight.
Northern Lights
High probability of spotting the Aurora Borealis over Northern Canada on night flights.
European Heartland
Glimpses of major European cities and patchwork agricultural landscapes during the transit.
Bosphorus Strait
The narrow waterway dividing Europe and Asia if the flight path passes over Istanbul.
OGU Artificial Island
A unique look at the airport's runway, which is built entirely on a reclaimed island in the sea.
The right side is excellent for viewing the unique engineering of the Ordu-Giresun Airport—the first of its kind in Turkey—during the final turn for landing. In winter months, look north from the right side for spectacular views of the Aurora Borealis over the Canadian Arctic.
Book Hotels in Ordu-GiresunDistance: 11,345 km (7,049 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 13 hrs 21 min
Departure: LAX (33.94250107, -118.4079971)
Arrival: OGU (40.966047, 38.080994)
Route Type: International
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