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LAX → VIS
Which side of the plane to sit from Los Angeles International Airport (Los Angeles) to Visalia Municipal Airport (Visalia)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side of the aircraft offers a front-row seat to the dramatic transition from the urban sprawl of Los Angeles to the rugged peaks of the San Gabriel Mountains and the majestic Sierra Nevada range as you approach the Central Valley.
Los Angeles Skyline
During the initial climb, enjoy a panoramic view of Downtown LA, the Hollywood Sign, and the sprawling metropolitan basin.
San Gabriel Mountains
Fly parallel to the steep, granite peaks of the Angeles National Forest, often snow-capped during winter months.
Antelope Valley Edge
See the high desert landscape of the Mojave transition into the mountainous terrain near the Tehachapi Pass.
Sierra Nevada Range
As you descend toward Visalia, the massive peaks of the Southern Sierras, including the gateway to Sequoia National Park, dominate the horizon.
Lake Isabella
A distant but visible reservoir nestled in the Kern River Valley, surrounded by steep mountain ridges.
This is the premier side for mountain lovers. Morning flights provide the best illumination of the Sierra Nevada peaks. Look out for the distinct change in topography from the high desert to the alpine forests. In winter and spring, the snow cover on the mountains makes for spectacular photography.
Pacific Ocean Coastline
Upon departure from LAX, catch a glimpse of the Santa Monica Bay and the vast Pacific horizon as the plane banks north.
Santa Susana Mountains
View the rugged sandstone formations and canyons that separate the San Fernando Valley from the Simi Valley.
San Joaquin Valley Agriculture
An endless patchwork of orchards, vineyards, and row crops representing one of the world's most productive farming regions.
Interstate 5 (The Grapevine)
Watch the heavy flow of traffic climbing the steep grades of the Tejon Pass as it connects Southern and Northern California.
Sit on this side if you enjoy the geometry of industrial agriculture. For the best lighting on the fields, a late afternoon flight is ideal as the sun highlights the irrigation patterns and crop textures without the glare of the eastern mountain peaks.
Distance: 279 km (173 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 28 min
Departure: LAX (33.94250107, -118.4079971)
Arrival: VIS (36.3186988831, -119.392997742)
Route Type: Domestic
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