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PBI → LAX
Which side of the plane to sit from Palm Beach International Airport (West Palm Beach) to Los Angeles International Airport (Los Angeles)?
Right Side of the Plane
Choosing the Right Side provides consistent indirect lighting for photography and iconic views of the San Bernardino mountains and the Los Angeles skyline during the standard arrival sequence.
Lake Okeechobee
A clear view of Florida's largest freshwater lake and the northern start of the Everglades ecosystem.
Mississippi River Delta
The winding, wide waters of the Mississippi River as it carves through the wetlands of Louisiana.
Texas Plains
The expansive, geometric agricultural grids and sprawling suburban developments of the southern United States.
San Bernardino Mountains
Towering peaks that serve as the dramatic gateway into the Los Angeles basin during the descent.
Downtown Los Angeles
A stunning panoramic view of the skyscraper cluster and the Hollywood Hills during the final approach to LAX.
The northern perspective avoids the sun's glare, making it the best side for clear photos of the ground. On the final approach into LAX, look for the Hollywood sign and the Griffith Observatory if the plane approaches from the east.
Florida Panhandle
Aerial views of the white sand beaches and emerald green waters along the northern Gulf Coast.
Chihuahuan Desert
Vast, arid landscapes and deep canyons stretching across the southern expanse of New Mexico and Texas.
US-Mexico Border
Visible stretches of the international boundary and the contrasting urban layouts of El Paso and Ciudad Juarez.
Salton Sea
A massive, salt-heavy lake in the California desert that appears as a deep blue mirage from 30,000 feet.
Palm Springs
Lush, irrigated green patches of golf courses and resorts surrounded by the stark brown San Jacinto mountains.
Expect direct sunlight and heat for much of the westward journey; keep your window shade partially lowered. Look for the Salton Sea approximately 45 minutes before touchdown as a key landmark.
Distance: 3,743 km (2,326 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 4 hrs 24 min
Departure: PBI (26.68320083618164, -80.09559631347656)
Arrival: LAX (33.94250107, -118.4079971)
Route Type: Domestic
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