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 provides the most iconic views, specifically the majestic expanse of the Grand Canyon and the higher peaks of the Colorado Rockies, while avoiding the harsh direct sunlight of the southern sky.
The left side offers a superior mix of rugged Mexican mountain ranges, active volcanic peaks throughout Central America, and a prime view of the Panama Canal's inland infrastructure during the final descent.
The left side offers a more consistent view of the spectacular red rock formations of the Utah canyons and the highest peaks of the Rocky Mountains, while also avoiding direct sun glare for much of the eastbound journey.
The right side offers a superior mix of diverse American terrain, including the Rocky Mountains and Great Lakes, culminating in a spectacular descent over the Swiss Alps into Zurich.
The left side offers stunning, continuous views of the California coastline and the Pacific Ocean, culminating in a beautiful approach over Monterey Bay.
The left side offers superior views of the High Desert, potential glimpses of the Grand Canyon's northern rim, and the rugged snow-capped peaks of the Southern Rockies before descending into the lush Ozark Plateau.
The left side offers a more varied landscape, transitioning from the high deserts and inland seas of Southern California to the rugged, dramatic peaks of the Sierra Madre Occidental in Mexico.
The left side provides the most iconic landmarks of the American Southwest, including the Hoover Dam, the striking red canyons of Southern Utah, and a prime view of the Great Salt Lake colors during descent.
The right side offers a superior view of the contrast between the deep blue Sea of Cortez and the jagged, copper-colored peaks of the Sierra Madre Occidental mountain range.
The left side offers a superior view of the dramatic geological transitions from the San Gabriel Mountains to the Colorado Plateau and the striking Sandia Mountains over New Mexico.
The left side offers superior views of the dramatic high-desert geography of Northern Arizona and the vibrant colors of the Painted Desert and Ozark Mountains.
The left side is generally preferred as it provides stunning vistas of the Great Lakes and Niagara Falls while remaining in the shade during the peak daylight hours of an eastbound transcontinental flight.