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LAX → TLV
Which side of the plane to sit from Los Angeles International Airport (Los Angeles) to Ben Gurion International Airport (Tel-aviv)?
Right Side of the Plane
The Right Side is preferred for its views of the Southern California coast at departure, the majestic Alpine range over Europe, and the iconic Tel Aviv-Jaffa skyline during the final approach into Ben Gurion Airport.
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The Rocky Mountains
Stunning aerial views of the snow-capped peaks of the American West shortly after departure from LAX.
The European Alps
Breathtaking panoramas of the Swiss and Italian Alps if the flight path follows a more southerly European corridor.
Greek Islands
The sparkling Aegean Sea dotted with islands like Crete and Rhodes as the flight nears the Mediterranean coast.
Tel Aviv & Jaffa
A classic approach over the Mediterranean provides a front-row seat to the skyscrapers of Tel Aviv and the ancient port of Jaffa.
LA Basin Departure
Aerial perspectives of the Pacific coastline, Palos Verdes, and the sprawling Los Angeles metropolitan area.
Choose the right side for the spectacular 'landing view.' Most TLV arrivals bank over the Mediterranean, placing the entire Tel Aviv coastline and the white city directly in your window. To see the Alps clearly, check your flight tracker about 9-10 hours into the flight; early morning light often illuminates the peaks beautifully.
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Greenland Ice Sheet
Massive glaciers and deep blue fjords visible as the flight traverses the high northern latitudes.
Aurora Borealis
During winter months, the northern trajectory offers high chances of seeing the Northern Lights over the North Atlantic.
The Black Sea
Deep blue waters and the rugged northern coastline of Turkey as the aircraft heads south toward the Levant.
Galilee & Northern Israel
Views of the lush Jezreel Valley and the Sea of Galilee during the initial descent into Israeli airspace.
Sit on the left for the best views of Greenland's rugged interior. Since this is an eastbound flight, the sun will be on the right (south) for much of the journey, making the left side better for photography without glare. Watch for the Northern Lights during the middle of the flight if traveling between October and March.
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Get eSIMs for IsraelDistance: 12,167 km (7,560 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 14 hrs 19 min
Departure: LAX (33.94250107, -118.4079971)
Arrival: TLV (32.011398315429695, 34.88669967651367)
Route Type: International
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