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MMH → LAX
Which side of the plane to sit from Mammoth Yosemite Airport (Mammoth Lakes) to Los Angeles International Airport (Los Angeles)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side of the aircraft offers an incredible front-row seat to the most dramatic peaks of the Sierra Nevada, including Mt. Whitney, and a superior perspective of the iconic Los Angeles skyline and landmarks during the final approach.
Mammoth Mountain
Immediately after takeoff, see the massive ski resort and the jagged Minarets of the Ritter Range.
Mount Whitney
Pass directly by the highest peak in the contiguous United States, towering at 14,505 feet.
Sequoia National Park
Look west over the Sierra crest to see the high-altitude wilderness and deep canyons of the western slope.
Tehachapi Wind Farm
One of the world's largest concentrations of wind turbines located at the southern tip of the Sierra Nevada.
Hollywood Sign & Observatory
On a clear day, the standard arrival path provides a distant but clear view of the Hollywood Sign and Griffith Observatory.
SoFi Stadium
As the plane lines up for the final descent into LAX, this architectural marvel is visible just a few miles from the runway.
The right side is the premier choice for this route. Afternoon flights are spectacular as the sun illuminates the eastern face of the Sierra Nevada. During the final descent into LAX, the right side usually provides the best views of Downtown LA and the SoFi Stadium. Be ready with your camera about 10-15 minutes after takeoff for the most dramatic mountain peaks.
White Mountains
Rising across the valley from the Sierras, this range contains the oldest trees in the world and some of California's highest desert peaks.
Owens Lake Bed
The colorful mineral patterns of the mostly dry salt lake create a surreal, painterly landscape from high altitude.
Edwards Air Force Base
Visible as a massive complex in the Mojave Desert, featuring the enormous natural runways of Rogers Dry Lake.
Inland Empire
The sprawling urban grid of Ontario and San Bernardino unfolds as the flight enters the busy Los Angeles airspace.
Mt. San Antonio
Also known as Mount Baldy, this is the highest point in the San Gabriel Mountains and marks the boundary of the LA Basin.
Choose the left side for morning flights to avoid the harsh glare of the sun. It is the best side for viewing the stark geological contrast between the deep Owens Valley and the high desert plateaus. Keep an eye out for the California Aqueduct snaking through the desert floor.
Distance: 411 km (255 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 41 min
Departure: MMH (37.62409973, -118.83799740000002)
Arrival: LAX (33.94250107, -118.4079971)
Route Type: Domestic
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