From LAX?
Tip: Sit on the right side for takeoff.
During the climb over the Pacific Ocean, the right side provides panoramic views of Santa Monica, Malibu, and the rugged Santa Monica Mountains.
During the climb over the Pacific Ocean, the right side provides panoramic views of Santa Monica, Malibu, and the rugged Santa Monica Mountains.
The left side of the aircraft offers spectacular views of the San Bernardino Mountains, the high desert landscapes of the Mojave, and the iconic San Francisco Peaks near Flagstaff.
The right side offers the most iconic landmarks, including a clear view of the Los Angeles skyline, the San Gabriel Mountains, and the dramatic descent over the Tejon Pass into the Central Valley.
The left side provides the most iconic views of the American Southwest, including the San Bernardino Mountains, the Colorado Plateau, and the northern rim of the Grand Canyon on typical northern routings.
The left side (Port) is superior on this eastbound transcontinental route, offering iconic views of the Grand Canyon, the Colorado River, and the striking contrast of the Southern Rocky Mountains.
The right side captures the dramatic transition from the LA urban sprawl to the San Gabriel Mountains and the looming Sierra Nevada range to the east.
The left side of the aircraft offers spectacular views of the Mexican Sierra Madre, the volcanic chains of Central America, and the dramatic approach into Peru alongside the towering Andes Mountains.
The right side provides a superior view of the dramatic Sierra Nevada range and the high-contrast landscapes of the Eastern Sierra and the Palouse region.
The left side (Port) is superior for the Great Circle route, offering potential views of the Canadian wilderness, the Greenland ice sheet, and the rugged coastlines of Iceland and the UK.
The right side offers superior views of the iconic Mauna Kea summit and the lush, waterfall-laden Hamakua Coast during the descent into Hilo, all while avoiding the direct glare of the southern sun.
The Right Side provides a superior vantage point for the initial Pacific sunset, the dramatic volcanic peaks of Central America, and the distant silhouette of the Andes during the descent into South America.
The right side provides a superior vantage point for the dramatic San Gabriel Mountains and the distant, snow-capped Sierra Nevada range during the northward ascent.
The right side offers a superior vantage point for the dramatic transition from the California coast to the rugged Baja Peninsula and the final scenic approach over the Pacific Ocean into Mazatlan.