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MFR → LAX
Which side of the plane to sit from Rogue Valley International Medford Airport (Medford) to Los Angeles International Airport (Los Angeles)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides a spectacular close-up view of the massive Mount Shasta and the southern Cascade range, followed by the best views of the Los Angeles skyline on approach.
Mount Shasta
A massive, snow-capped stratovolcano that dominates the horizon shortly after departure from Medford.
Lassen Volcanic National Park
Visible to the southeast, featuring the rugged peaks of the southernmost Cascades.
Tehachapi Wind Farm
Thousands of white turbines dotting the mountain ridges as the flight transitions into the Mojave region.
DTLA Skyline
The high-rises of Downtown Los Angeles are prominently visible on the left during the standard arrival into LAX.
SoFi Stadium
The massive, futuristic canopy of the stadium appears just minutes before landing at LAX.
Morning flights are ideal to see the sun illuminating the eastern faces of the Cascades. Ensure you are seated behind the wing to get the full scale of Mount Shasta, which appears roughly 15 minutes into the flight.
Siskiyou Mountains
Dense evergreen forests and deep river canyons immediately south of the Oregon-California border.
Central Valley
The vast agricultural heart of California, appearing as a geometric patchwork of green and gold.
Central Coastline
Depending on the flight path, the sparkling Pacific Ocean and Santa Barbara coastline may be visible.
Channel Islands
The rugged silhouettes of Anacapa and Santa Cruz islands rising from the Pacific to the west.
Santa Monica Pier
The iconic pier and coastline are often visible during the final descent over the LA basin.
The right side is perfect for evening flights to catch the sunset over the Pacific Ocean. It offers a better perspective of the coastline and the Channel Islands if the pilot is routed further west due to traffic.
Distance: 1,015 km (631 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 21 min
Departure: MFR (42.37419891357422, -122.8730010986328)
Arrival: LAX (33.94250107, -118.4079971)
Route Type: Domestic
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