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LAXVIS

Our Recommendation
8.5

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.

Right Side Highlights
8.5
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Los Angeles Skyline

During the initial climb, enjoy a panoramic view of Downtown LA, the Hollywood Sign, and the sprawling metropolitan basin.

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San Gabriel Mountains

Fly parallel to the steep, granite peaks of the Angeles National Forest, often snow-capped during winter months.

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Antelope Valley Edge

See the high desert landscape of the Mojave transition into the mountainous terrain near the Tehachapi Pass.

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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.

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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.

Left Side Highlights
6.3
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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.

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Santa Susana Mountains

View the rugged sandstone formations and canyons that separate the San Fernando Valley from the Simi Valley.

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San Joaquin Valley Agriculture

An endless patchwork of orchards, vineyards, and row crops representing one of the world's most productive farming regions.

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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.

Top Activities in Visalia
Route Information

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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