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Our Recommendation
8.8

Right Side of the Plane

The right side typically offers the most iconic views of the American West, including a prime perspective of the Grand Canyon's depth and the vibrant lights of the Las Vegas Strip.

Right Side Highlights
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Las Vegas Strip

Clear views of the iconic casino skyline and the massive MSG Sphere shortly after crossing the California-Nevada border.

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Grand Canyon

A panoramic look into the North and South Rims, showcasing the massive scale of the Colorado River's carving work.

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Lake Mead

The striking contrast of deep blue water against the arid Mojave Desert landscape near the Hoover Dam.

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Meteor Crater

The world's best-preserved meteorite impact site appears as a giant, perfect bowl in the Arizona desert floor.

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The Three Rivers

Upon arrival, view the confluence of the Allegheny and Monongahela rivers forming the Ohio River at downtown Pittsburgh.

This side is superior for night flights, as it captures the neon glow of Las Vegas. For the Grand Canyon, keep your eyes peeled roughly 45-60 minutes into the flight. Use a polarizing filter if shooting through the window to cut down on cabin glare.

Left Side Highlights
8.5
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San Gabriel Mountains

Rising sharply immediately after takeoff from LAX, these peaks provide a dramatic exit from the Los Angeles basin.

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Utah Red Rocks

Vibrant views of the high desert plateaus and the unique geological formations near Zion and Bryce Canyon National Parks.

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Central Rockies

Extensive views of the snow-capped central Colorado peaks, including the 14,000-foot giants of the Sawatch Range.

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St. Louis Skyline

As the flight crosses the Mississippi River, look for the Gateway Arch standing as the 'Gateway to the West'.

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Midwestern Grids

A vast, mesmerizing patchwork of green and gold agricultural circles and squares across Kansas and Illinois.

Choose a window seat forward of the wing to capture the Utah canyons without engine heat distortion. On morning flights, the sun will be behind you, providing perfectly lit landscapes for photography.

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Route Information

Distance: 3,430 km (2,131 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 4 hrs 2 min

Departure: LAX (33.94250107, -118.4079971)

Arrival: PIT (40.49150085, -80.23290253)

Route Type: Domestic

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